Glen Hansard

Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His second album Didn't He Ramble (2015), was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

Glen Hansard is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023), Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022), Cyrano (2021), Breaking Out (2021), Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019), The Swell Season (2012), Once (2007), The Commitments (1991). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2023, including 20 movies and 9 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.