Brian Gleeson

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Characters played by Brian Gleeson

Gus — Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

Dwarf companion who adds humor and loyalty to the rebellion group.

Merlin — Hellboy (2019)

Legendary wizard who forged the Excalibur sword and bound the Blood Queen centuries ago.

Younger Brother — mother! (2017)

Younger Brother is one of Man and Woman's two sons. He fights with Oldest Son over their father's will and is injured when his brother attacks him. Although he is taken toward the hospital with Man, Woman, and Him, Him later tells Mother that Younger Brother has died, prompting the mourning gathering that further invades the home.

Sam Bang — Logan Lucky (2017)

Joe's dimwitted younger brother who helps map the speedway's pneumatic tubes using painted cockroaches. He and his brother Fish blow up a cell tower to force cash-only transactions and assist in loading the stolen money into Jimmy's truck.

Connor O'Leary — The Tiger's Tail (2006)

Connor O'Leary is Liam O'Leary's rebellious son, part of the family living with Liam and Jane in their magnificent Dublin home. His presence helps define the household's troubled domestic circumstances, which contrast with Liam's public success and are further destabilized by the rejected stadium plan, mounting debt, and the double's misconduct.

Virgil O'Riley — Darkness on the Edge of Town (2014)

Virgil is Cleo and Robin's brother and is accused by Robin of confessing to Aisling's murder. Robin says Virgil attacked and threatened them, while Virgil later denies hurting Aisling and claims he loved her. He begins to name someone else before a gunshot cuts him off, leaving the truth unresolved.

Joe — Tiger Raid (2016)

An Irish soldier of fortune working with Paddy for a private security crew, Joe takes part in the mission to kidnap Shadha. He distrusts Paddy's attachment to her and tries to persuade him to kill her for their employer. Joe reveals that he killed Ruby, the only person he had loved, and finally admits his love for Paddy.

Guard — Angela's Christmas (2017)

A church guard who initially threatens to arrest Angela and her family for taking the Baby Jesus figurine. After hearing Angela's innocent explanation about keeping him warm, he relents and escorts the family back home.

Simon — The Stag (2013)

A modern Irish man and friend of the groom. He joins the stag weekend and endures the group's descent into the Irish wilderness under The Machine's guidance.

Career Overview

Brian Gleeson has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Hellboy with 1 titles. Signature works include The Lazarus Project, National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air, mother!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1987-11-14
Birth Place
Dublin, Ireland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q18637413), public domain (CC0).