Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March 1955) is an Irish actor. He plays the part of a disguised Barty Crouch Jnr and Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the Harry Potter films.

Gleeson won an Emmy Award for his performance. Gleeson played Barty Crouch Jr impersonating Hogwarts professor Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the fourth, and Alastor Moody …

Brendan Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Pat and Frank Gleeson. From a very young age, he loved to learn, especially reading classical text in and outside the classroom.

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).

Feb 4, 2025 · In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Moody is introduced as a hardened warrior with a past full of battles and betrayals. Casting Brendan Gleeson was a stroke of genius. With …

Oct 15, 2024 · Brendan Gleeson was introduced as Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the Harry Potter series. He portrayed a pivotal role in the movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Known …

Brendan Gleeson, an accomplished Irish actor, brings a unique flavor to the character he portrays in the Harry Potter franchise. Fans of the series recognize him as Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody, a …

Aug 28, 2016 · Before Harry Potter he played some impressive roles in Braveheart, Troy, Cold Mountain, 28 Days Later, Mission Impossible II, Gangs of New York, AI, and The General for …

He has lent his voice in animated series 'Wilde Stories' and film 'The Secret of Kells', and played the intriguing parts of Barty Crouch Jr and Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter series.

Brendan Gleeson’s role as Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the Harry Potter series is one of his most recognizable performances. Introduced in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005), …