Jack Gleeson Biography

Fast Facts

• Co-founded the production company Collapsing Horse which put on a puppet production in 2012 at the Smock Alley Theatre
• Was awarded a scholarship in 2012 to attend Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland
• After a few minor roles in films, he got his big break when he appeared as the lead in "All Good Children․"
• Got his start in acting while performing for the Independent Theatre Workshop at the age of seven
• Quote: "(On playing a villain) "You have to tap into and embrace the negative feelings you try to repress in everyday life․""
• Quote: "(On the perspective of his character Joffrey) "I think he sees himself as the hero of his own tale, the knight in shining armor․ You look at the horrendous things he does, but he always justifies them in his head․""
• Quote: "(On the similarities of heroes and villains) "Both believe that what they are doing is justified․ Both villains and heroes need to have a steadfast belief in themselves․""
• Bases his performance as King Joffrey off of Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of an evil ruler in "Gladiator․"
• As opposed to acting, he wants to pursue a future in academia
• He allegedly does not like to swear and avoids doing so until a scene calls for it
• Is afraid of doors after accidentally chopping off the top of his finger in a door