Glen Hansard
Known for
Acting
Born
April 21, 1970
Birthplace
Dublin, Ireland
Died
July 29, 2026 (aged 56)
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.
Best known work
The Simpsons
1989
Once
2007
The Commitments
1991
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Cyrano
2021
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Parenthood
2010
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009
The Oscars
1953
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022Filmography
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Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ Settleas Himself
TBA
The Frames: It's Just a Bandas Self
TBA
2025
Robin in the HoodExecutive Producer
2023
2022
2021
Cyranoas Guard
2021
Breaking Outas Self
2021
2020
2019
2019
2018
Come On Up to the Houseas Himself
2018
The Camino Voyageas Himself, Musician
2016
2015
2014
2013
The Frames: In the Deep Shadeas Himself
2012
The Swell Seasonas Self, Original Music Composer
2010
2009
The Swell Season: One Step Awayas Himself
2009
2009