Glen Hansard
- Born
- April 21, 1970
- Died
- July 29, 2026 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Dublin, Ireland
Biography
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Shelter me: Apollo HouseShelter me: Apollo HouseFilm
- —The Forward JourneyFilm
- —Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ SettleGlen Hansard - The Making of Don+ SettleFilm · Himself
- —The Frames: It's Just a BandThe Frames: It's Just a BandFilm · Self
- 2023Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave LettermanFilm · Self
- 2022Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongFilm · Self★ 7.4
- 2021CyranoFilm · Guard★ 6.3
- 2021Breaking OutFilm · Self
- 2021Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021Film
- 2020The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton StreetThe Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton StreetFilm · Self
- 2019Heyday - The Mic Christopher StoryFilm
- 2019Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationFilm · Self
- 2018Come On Up to the HouseCome On Up to the HouseFilm · Himself
- 2018The Camino VoyageFilm · Himself
- 2016Jeff Buckley: You and IFilm
- 2013The Frames: In the Deep ShadeThe Frames: In the Deep ShadeFilm · Himself
- 2012The Swell SeasonFilm · Self
- 2010ParenthoodSeries · Glen Hansard★ 7.5
- 2009The Swell Season: One Step AwayFilm · Himself
- 2007OnceFilm · Guy★ 7.4
- 1991The CommitmentsFilm · Outspan Foster★ 7.3
- 1989The SimpsonsSeries · Irish Guy (voice)★ 8.0
