Jack Gleeson

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Biography

Irish hurler

  • Primary profession
  • Actor
  • Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 20 May 1992
  • Place of birth
  • Cork (city)
  • Death date
  • 1970
  • Death age
  • 60
  • Education
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • Member of
  • Collapsing Horse

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Has a sister named Hannah.

Is a student at Trinity College in Dublin.

Is a member of the DU Players.

Is a co-founder of Collapsing Horse, a production company. "Monster/Clock: A Play on Time" was the recent puppet production performed at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, Spring, 2012. He was the puppeteer for the lead character, Toby.

(August 2012) Dublin, Ireland: Studying

(April 2012) Croatia, Dubrovnik: Filming Game of Thrones

He went to Gonzaga College, a private school in Dublin from 2004-2010.

Gleeson is the founder and artistic director of Collapsing Horse Theatre Company, which is based in Dublin.

Has said he doesnt plan to continue acting after finishing Game of Thrones.

Doesnt like to swear and usually avoids it in rehearsal and does it in the take.

Despite playing the monstrous Joffrey on Game of Thrones , all of his co-stars have described him as one of the nicest and friendliest actors they have ever worked with.

Quotes

I think audiences will always like bad guys who kill for no apparent,reason. We just like to hate them.

Both villains and heroes need to have a steadfast belief in themselves.

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