Glen Hansard
Actor
56 years (Apr 21, 1970 – Jul 29, 2026)Dublin, Ireland
Glen Hansard works as an Irish actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. The credit list stands at 6 titles. The best-known entry on the list is 'Once', playing Guy. A second familiar entry is 'The Commitments'.
Glen Hansard
Actor
Glen Hansard works as an Irish actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. The credit list stands at 6 titles. The best-known entry on the list is 'Once', playing Guy. A second familiar entry is 'The Commitments'.
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Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
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Cyrano
Guard
2021
Parenthood
Glen Hansard
2012Season 4
The Swell Season: One Step Away
Himself
2009
The Simpsons
Irish Guy (voice)
2008Season 20
Once
Guy
2007
The Commitments
Outspan Foster
1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Hansard still alive?
Glen Hansard passed away on July 29, 2026 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Glen Hansard?
Glen Hansard is best known for roles in Once, The Commitments, Cyrano.
How many movies has Glen Hansard been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Glen Hansard has appeared in 3 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Glen Hansard's first movie?
The career of Glen Hansard began with The Commitments (1991).
What is Glen Hansard's most recent movie or series?
Glen Hansard's most recent release is Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, which premiered on March 17, 2023.
What TV shows has Glen Hansard appeared in?
On television, Glen Hansard has appeared in The Simpsons, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Parenthood.
Glen Hansard
1970-04-21 · Dublin, Ireland
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.