Irish fans are hoping that Brendan Gleeson will clinch the award for Best Supporting Actor at this weekend's Oscars.
The North Dublin native has had stellar acting success, with high profile roles in films such as The General and In Bruges. However, Brendan's smaller roles back in the 1990s may come as a surprise to movie lovers.
Brendan previously starred in the the hit adaptation of Roddy Doyle's The Snapper. He had a significantly smaller role in the hit film in comparison to Colm Meaney, who portrayed the loveable patriarch Des Curley. He portrayed Lester, one of Des Curley's drinking pals, in the movie.
