A versatile actor, Brendan Gleeson made his debut as a quarryman in “The Field.” He had several small roles in major Hollywood movies based in Ireland such as “Far and Away” and “Into the West.” But his breakthrough role came with “Braveheart,” as Mel Gibson’s right hand man, Hamish. Since then he has appeared in numerous films such as “Mission: Impossible II,” “Lake Placid” and “Turbulence.” He has since made a name for himself after playing the titular role in “The General,” based on the life of Irish criminal, Martin Cahill, for which he the Boston Society of Film Critics Award. He has also appeared in “The Tailor of Panama,” as well as Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York.” Most recently he starred opposite Colin Farrell in the film “In Bruges.”