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Glen Hansard
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…
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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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2025
Robin in the Hood
Movie Executive Producer
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2022
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
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2021
Cyrano
Movie Guard
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2021
Breaking Out
Movie Self
- 2021
- 2020
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2019
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
Movie Self
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2018
Come On Up to the House
Movie Himself
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2018
The Camino Voyage
Movie Himself
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2016
Jeff Buckley: You and I
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2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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2014
Off Camera with Sam Jones
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2013
The Frames: In the Deep Shade
Movie Himself
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2012
The Swell Season
Movie Self
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2010
Parenthood
TV show Glen Hansard
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2009
The Swell Season: One Step Away
Movie Himself
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2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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2009
Live from the Artists Den
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2007
Once
Movie Guy
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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1991
The Commitments
Movie Outspan Foster
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1989
The Simpsons
TV show Irish Guy (voice)
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1953
The Oscars
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The Frames: It's Just a Band
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Shelter me: Apollo House
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The Forward Journey
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Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ Settle
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