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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1970-04-21 · Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- 2026-07-29
Known for
- The Simpsons (1989) — Irish Guy (voice)
- Once (2007) — Guy
- The Commitments (1991) — Outspan Foster
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self
- Cyrano (2021) — Guard
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
- Parenthood (2010) — Glen Hansard
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) — Self - Musical Guest
- The Oscars (1953) — Self
- Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) — Self
- Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023) — Self
- The Swell Season (2012) — Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) — Self
- Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019) — Self
- Live from the Artists Den (2009) — Self
- Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019)