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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Cork, County Cork, Ireland
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Trinity College, Dublin
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | In the Land of Saints and Sinners | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Gleeson born?
Born May 20, 1992 (age 34).
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.
What is Jack Gleeson known for?
Notable works include In the Land of Saints and Sinners.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.