Last updated on: July 1, 2024
Jack Gleeson (born on May 20, 1992) is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles in several films and television series like “Game of Thrones” (2011), “Batman Begins” (2005), and “A Shine of Rainbows” (2009).
As of November 2024, Jack Gleeson is 32 years and 6 months old, his estimated net worth is $6 million, and he stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm or 1.7 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Jack Gleeson
Nickname
Jack
Profession
Actor
Career
Jack Gleeson started acting when he was young. His first movies were “Batman Begins” in 2005 and “A Shine of Rainbows” in 2009. Jack’s big break came in 2011. He played the evil King Joffrey Baratheon in “Game of Thrones.” Everyone praised his acting. His co-stars said he was one of the nicest people to work with.
Jack got his idea for Joffrey from Joaquin Phoenix’s role in “Gladiator.” He acted in the first four seasons of “Game of Thrones” until Joffrey was killed in 2014.
Jack does more than act. He started the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company in Dublin. He is the artistic director there. He also thought about quitting acting to study. He went to Trinity College Dublin and studied philosophy and theology.
Jack has been nominated for several awards. He got two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series for “Game of Thrones.” He also acted in movies like “All Good Children” in 2010 and “Rebecca’s Boyfriend” in 2021.
Debut
Movie
Reign of Fire (2002)
Best Known for
For his role as the evil King Joffrey Baratheon in “Game of Thrones”.
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
20 May 1992
Age
As of today, Jack Gleeson is 32 years, 6 months, and 8 days old.
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Signature
Nationality
Irish
Birth Place
Cork, Ireland
Residence
Cork, Ireland
School / College / University
Jack Gleeson went to Gonzaga College in Dublin from 2004 to 2010. After that, Jack attended Trinity College Dublin from 2010 to 2015. He studied philosophy and theology there. In 2012, he was elected a scholar at the university. While at Trinity, Jack joined the DU Players. This is where he met the people who would help him start the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company.
Religion
Catholic
Race / Ethnicity
Irish
Food Habits
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Hiking, Playing the Piano, and Writing Stories.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 7″
- In Centimetres: 170 cm
- In meters: 1.7 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 58 kg
- In Pounds: 128 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 38″
- Biceps Size: 13″
- Waist Size: 32″
Shoe size
10 US
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Blond
Family
Wife
Roisin O’Mahony (2022–Present) (Comedian)
Roisin is a Stand-up comedian. She and her friend Chiara host a show Róisín and Chiara Late Night Lounge Bonanza in different cities. She previously also worked in some T shows as well.
Father
Mother
His mother’s name is not known
Siblings
Hannah Gleeson (Sister)
Rachel Gleeson (Sister)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Roisin O’Mahony
Marriage Date
August 27, 2022
Girlfriend and Dating History
Roisin O’Mahony (2019–Present)
Jack Gleeson and Roisin O’Mahony have been together for a long time. They got married in August 2022. Their wedding was small and special. It took place at The Sacred Heart Church in The Glen, Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Actor – Joaquin Phoenix, Charles Dance
- Favorite Color – Gray
- Favorite Dress – Suits
- Favorite TV Show – Sherlock, The West Wing
- Favorite Character – Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator)
- Favorite Word – Crepuscular (meaning: something resembling twilight)
Net worth 2024
$6 million
As of November 2024, it’s estimated that Jack Gleeson has a net worth of about $6 million, based on information from different reliable sources.
Gleeson made a lot of money from acting, especially from his role as King Joffrey Baratheon on the TV show “Game of Thrones.” Here’s a simple look at how he earned his money:
Acting Money
Game of Thrones: Jack made most of his money from “Game of Thrones.” At first, he earned about $250,000 for the first two seasons. Later, he earned even more, about $450,000 for seasons 3 and 4. Overall, he made around $100,000 per episode during his time on the show.
Other Movies: Jack also acted in movies like “Batman Begins” (2005) and “A Shine of Rainbows” (2009). These roles helped him earn some extra money.
Theatre Work
Collapsing Horse Theatre Company: After he stopped acting in big shows, Jack started a theatre company in Dublin called Collapsing Horse. He loves working in theatre, even though it doesn’t make as much money as TV shows.
Independent Theatre: Jack also works in other small theatre projects. These projects are fun for him but don’t pay as much.
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Pets
Dog
Social Media Profiles
Jack is not active on FB.
He is not active on Twitter either.
Jack is not active on Insta as well.