Glen Hansard
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Summary
Glen Hansard was born on April 21, 1970[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on July 29, 2026[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as an actor[5], street artist[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,049 views/month, #6,246 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Maire Saaritsa[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: film score composer[14], film actor[15], guitarist[16], composer[17], lyricist[18], rock musician[19]
- Field of work: music[20], alternative music[21], music composition[22], guitar performance[23], singing[24], alternative rock[25], rock music[26], folk rock[27]
- Educated at: New York Film Academy[28]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Song[29]
- Member of: The Frames[30], The Swell Season[31], Interference[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: traditional folk music[34], indie pop[35], contemporary folk music[36], rock music[37], folk rock[38], indie folk[39], indie rock[40]
- Discography: Q140772208[41]
- Commons category: Glen Hansard[42]
- Voice type: baritone[43]
- Unmarried partner: Markéta Irglová[44]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[45]
- Family name: Hansard[46]
- Given name: Glen[47], James[48]
- Official website: https://glenhansard.com[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Glen Hansard[50]
- Commons gallery: Glen Hansard[51]
- Work location: Dublin[52]
- Manner of death: accidental death[53]
- Instrument: ukulele[54], voice[55], guitar[56]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[57], Dutch[58]
- Birth name: Glen James Hansard[59]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[60]
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Country: IE[61]
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Began / founded: 1970-04-21[62]
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Genre(s): folk rock, rock, singer-songwriter[63]
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Community tags: folk rock, rock, singer-songwriter[64]
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MusicBrainz ID: 57f89cad-d2ef-48df-9119-8287b106716a[65]
Why It Matters
Glen Hansard has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
FAQs
Where was Glen Hansard born?
Glen Hansard's place of birth was Dublin[2].
Where did Glen Hansard die?
Glen Hansard passed away in Dublin[4].
Who was Glen Hansard married to?
Glen Hansard's spouses include Maire Saaritsa[11].
What did Glen Hansard do for work?
Glen Hansard worked as an actor[5], street artist[6], singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], and musician[9].
Where did Glen Hansard go to school?
Glen Hansard was educated at New York Film Academy[28].
What awards did Glen Hansard receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[29].