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Glee

2009

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In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

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Glee Dango

Glee Dango is an actress.

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Brendan Gleeson

Cast · Known for 28 Days Later, Joker: Folie à Deux, Braveheart

Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March 1955) is an Irish actor and film director. He is the recipient of three IFTA Awards, two BIFA's, and a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated twice for a BAFTA Award, five times for a Golden Globe Award and once for an Academy Award. In 2020, he was listed at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. He is the father of actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson. He is best known for his performance as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films (2005–2010). He is also known for his supporting roles in films such as Braveheart (1995), Michael Collins (1996), 28 Days Later (2002), Gangs of New York (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Troy (2004), Suffragette (2015), Paddington 2 (2017), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). He is also known for his leading roles in films such as The General (1998), In Bruges (2008), The Guard (2011), Calvary (2014), Frankie (2019), and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022). He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the lattermost film. He won an Primetime Emmy Award in 2009 for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the television film Into the Storm. He also received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance as Donald Trump in the Showtime series The Comey Rule (2020). From 2017 to 2019 he starred in the crime series Mr. Mercedes. He received an Emmy Award nomination for Stephen Frears' Sundance TV series State of the Union (2022).

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Domhnall Gleeson

Cast · Known for The Incomer, The Paper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Domhnall Gleeson (born 12 May 1983) is an Irish actor and son of the renowned actor Brendan Gleeson. Known for his versatility, Domhnall has appeared on Broadway, showcasing his stage talents in productions like The Lieutenant of Inishmore. He gained international recognition for his role as Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter film series and has starred in acclaimed films such as Ex Machina, About Time, and The Revenant.

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Seán Gleeson

Seán Gleeson is an English actor, director, and producer best known for his long-standing roles in British soap operas. He portrayed Conor Flaherty in EastEnders (1997–1999) and Ronnie Woodson in Doctors (2003–2009).

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John Gleeson Connolly

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Brian Gleeson

Cast · Known for The Eagle

Brian Gleeson is an Irish actor. Gleeson was born in Dublin, the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and his wife Mary (Weldon). He is the brother of actor Domhnall Gleeson and writer Rúairí Gleeson. He grew up in Malahide, Dublin. As a child, he appeared in school plays, before joining the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company. Gleeson started acting in 2006, first appearing alongside his father in The Tiger's Tail directed by John Boorman, which was filmed the year he completed the Leaving Certificate. In 2010, Gleeson appeared as Hughie in the first season of Love/Hate, and earned a nomination for an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Television) for the role. He also appeared in the Hollywood film The Eagle. He appeared in the 2012 Academy Award nominated film Snow White and the Huntsman. Gleeson portrayed the lead role in Standby opposite Jessica Paré in 2014. The same year, he filmed Tiger Raid, an Iraq War drama; it was released in 2016. Along with his father Brendan and brother Domhnall, Gleeson appeared in the Enda Walsh play The Walworth Farce in early 2015. He starred as Jimmy in the 2016 Irish drama series Rebellion, based on the 1916 Easter Rising.

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Rob Gleeson

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Jack Gleeson

Jack Gleeson (born 20 May 1992) is an Irish actor who played Joffrey Baratheon on the HBO television series Game of Thrones (2011–2014). Following this role, Gleeson took a hiatus from acting, but has since taken part in independent theatre and the 2020 BBC miniseries Out of Her Mind. He has since then appeared in the 2023 Irish thriller film In the Land of Saints and Sinners.

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Paul Gleeson

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Redmond Gleeson

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Tim Gleeson

Production Design · Known for Doctor Who

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John Gleeson

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Sara Gleeson

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Bruce Gleeson

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Jada Harris

Jada Harris is known for Lovecraft Country (2020), Glee (2009) and Marsai Martin Tries Horseback Riding for the First Time (Cocoa Butter) (2021).

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Natalie Britton

Natalie has played Catherine alongside Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Jim Broadbent in “Perrier’s Bounty” and Susan Sanders in Noel Clarkes “4.3.2.1”. Her TV credits include “NCIS:LA” opposite Chris O’Donnell and she is appeared in a lead role of Detective Robinson in “A Date to Die For” on Lifetime. Her stage credits include various professional Shakespeare productions, Elsie Mandelspiegel in “The Time of Your Life” at the Finborough Theatre and Janice Keating in the world premiere of “Corktown ’57” at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Lily Mae Harrington

Singer/actress who rose to fame after placing fourth in the second season of the reality spin off The Glee Project. She is from Dennis, Massachusetts. Growing up in a musical family, she participated heavily in musical theater. She later attended Westminster Choir College. She later moved to Los Angeles, California. She has three siblings named Addie, Travis, and Will. She competed against winner and Glee star Blake Jenner on the Glee Project.

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Doug Penikas

The depressed and bitter-viewed Adam Godfrey is played by Doug Penikas whose recent credits include Glee, High School Musical 2 and 3, How I Met Your Mother, and Eli Stone. Having studied film making in high school and college, Blood Type: Unknown is the first full length feature film that he wrote, acted and directed.

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Jessalyn Gilsig

Cast · Known for Nip/Tuck, Vikings

Jessalyn Gilsig (born November 30, 1971)  is a Canadian actress known for her roles in the television series Boston Public, Nip/Tuck and as Will Schuester's ex-wife Terri Schuester in Glee. She has also appeared in several episodes of NYPD Blue, Prison Break, and Heroes as well as several other series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jessalyn Gilsig, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Naya Rivera

Cast · Known for Glee

Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee.

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Jane Lynch

Cast · Known for Glee, Shrek Forever After, Two and a Half Men

Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian, and author. Lynch is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the Fox musical comedy series Glee (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. She also gained recognition for her roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Lynch had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004–2014), for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as recurring roles in the Showtime drama series The L Word (2005–2009), the CBS police drama series Criminal Minds (2006–2020), the CBS All Access drama series The Good Fight (2017–present), and the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–present), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. Since 2013, she has hosted the NBC game show Hollywood Game Night, which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Lynch has had roles in numerous mainstream comedy films, such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Role Models (2008), Paul (2011), and The Three Stooges (2012). She has lent her voice to numerous animated films, including Space Chimps (2008), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Shrek Forever After (2010), Rio (2011), Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). In 2013, Lynch received the 2,505th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, located at 6640 Hollywood Blvd. Among her numerous accolades, Lynch has received five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.

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Cory Monteith

Cast · Known for Glee

Cory Allan-Michael Monteith (May 11, 1982 – July 13, 2013) was a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Finn Hudson on the Fox television series Glee. As an actor based in British Columbia, Monteith had minor roles on television series before being cast on Glee. During his success on the show, he also acted in films. His film work included Monte Carlo and a starring role in Sisters & Brothers (both 2011).

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Amber Riley

Cast · Known for Glee

Amber Patrice Riley (born February 15, 1986) is an American actress and singer best known for her role on the series Glee as Mercedes Jones.