Glen Hansard

Musical Artist

1970 –

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Who is Glen Hansard?

Glen Hansard is an Irish songwriter, actor, vocalist and 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 in the film Once. His song "Falling Slowly", from Once, co-written with his co-star Markéta Irglová, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and earned him ten other major awards or nominations between 2007–08.

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Born
Apr 21, 1970
Ballymun
Parents
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Education
  • New York Film Academy
Lived in
  • County Dublin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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