Glen Hansard

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Glen Hansard

Born April 21, 1970 · Dublin, Ireland

Died July 29, 2026 · aged 56

Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His se…

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OnceOnce · 2007
Once
7.42007
MovieDramaMusic
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
CyranoCyrano · 2021
Cyrano
6.32021
MovieDramaRomance
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.
The CommitmentsThe Commitments · 1991
The Commitments
7.21991
MovieComedyDrama
Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.
The Camino VoyageThe Camino Voyage · 2018
The Camino Voyage
7.02018
MovieDocumentary
A crew including a Writer, two Musicians, an Artist and a Stonemason embark on the Camino by sea, in a traditional boat that they built themselves on an inspiring, and dangerous, 2,500 km modern day Celtic odyssey all the way from Ireland to Northern Spain.
Robin in the HoodRobin in the Hood · 2025
Robin in the Hood
2025
MovieDrama
Robin, an urban horse owner from Dublin, and Marian, a traveling busker, feel trapped by an unfair economic system, but with the help of Dublin's urban horse tribe, they manage to break free.
Heyday - The Mic Christopher StoryHeyday - The Mic Christopher Story · 2019
Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story
8.02019
MovieDocumentary
This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.
The Swell SeasonThe Swell Season · 2012
The Swell Season
5.72012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.
Jeff Buckley: You and IJeff Buckley: You and I · 2016
Jeff Buckley: You and I
2016
MovieDocumentary
Jeff Buckley's rare and remarkable unearthed recording sessions discovered in the Sony Music archives, marking the 20th anniversary for his 'Grace' album.

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Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021 · 2021
Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021
2021
Movie
Eddie Vedder plays live at Ohana Festival, Dana Point, CA on September 25th 2021. >> EDDIE VEDDER: Don't Be Shy (Cat Stevens cover), Far Behind, Rise, Wishlist (Pearl Jam song), Society (Jerry Hannan cover) (with Glen Hansard) >> EDDIE VEDDER & THE EARTHLINGS: Drive (R.E.M. cover) (no break between solo set and band set), I'll Be Waiting, Tender Mercies, The Haves, My Father's Daughter (Olivia Vedder cover) (with Olivia Vedder), Hard Sun (Indio cover), Long Way, Should I Stay or Should I Go (The Clash cover), Corduroy (Pearl Jam song), I'm One (The Who cover), Better Man (Pearl Jam song) (with "People Have the Power" outro), Precious (Pretenders cover), Give Blood (Pete Townshend cover) >> ENCORE: Rockin' in the Free World (Neil Young cover)