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Born on May 20, 1992 in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, Jack Gleeson is a film actor and television actor. That puts Jack Gleeson at 34 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Trinity College, Dublin. Notable works include In the Land of Saints and Sinners.
My Take
Jack Gleeson earned my respect twice over. First for Joffrey: making millions of viewers genuinely loathe a teenage character requires precision, not luck, and his petulant cruelty was one of the most controlled performances in Game of Thrones. Second, and more impressively, for walking away. At peak fame he stepped back for six years to study at Trinity College rather than cash in, then returned on his own terms in smaller, well-chosen projects. That kind of self-possession in a young actor is rarer than talent itself. I suspect his second act will quietly outclass the role that made him famous.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Gleeson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・グリーソン
- Reading
- じゃっく・ぐりーそん
- Born
- May 20, 1992 (age 34)
- Origin
- Cork, County Cork, Ireland
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- Trinity College, Dublin
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | In the Land of Saints and Sinners |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Gleeson born?
Jack Gleeson was born on May 20, 1992 and is 34 years old.
Where is Jack Gleeson from?
Jack Gleeson is from Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
What does Jack Gleeson do?
Jack Gleeson works as actor, film actor, television actor.
Where did Jack Gleeson study?
Jack Gleeson attended Trinity College, Dublin.
What is Jack Gleeson known for?
Jack Gleeson's notable works include In the Land of Saints and Sinners.
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