Glen Hansard
Acting
Glen Hansard (born 21 April 1970) is the Academy Award–winning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring the film Once. His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with Markéta Irglová, won the Academy-Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and between 2007–2008 earned him ten other major nominations or awards.
Known for
Acting28
movieCyrano
2021
Guard
movieThe Camino Voyage
2018
Himself
tvParenthood
2010
Glen Hansard
tvLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009
Self - Musical Guest
movieThe Commitments
1991
Outspan Foster
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Irish Guy (voice)
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
Other Voices
Host — Presenter
Sound3
movieThe Camino Voyage
2018
Musician
movieThe Swell Season
2012
Original Music Composer
movieOnce
2007
Original Music Composer, Songs
Production1
movieRobin in the Hood
2025
Executive Producer