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Glen Hansard More at IMDbPro »

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Formed popular Irish rock band, The Frames, in 1991, whose last release was "The Cost" in 2007.

His 2003 album, "Set List", made #1 on the Irish Charts.

Performed at Witnness, Ozegen and Lisdoonvarna Festivals in Ireland with his band, The Frames.

Cousin of U.S. actor Joe Hansard.

When he and Markéta Irglová won the Oscar for Best Song "Falling Slowly" from Once (2006), the statuettes were presented to them by John Travolta. [Feb. 24, 2008]

Son of Catherine Hansard who was seated next to Glen at the Academy Awards when he won an Oscar for Best Song "Falling Slowly" from the movie Once (2006).

First Irishman to win an Oscar for Best Song.

He refers to his three main influences as his "Holy Trinity": Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison.

Personal Quotes

It's a new personality to try on or a new set of clothes to try on. Everything you've been is basically over. ... Sometimes it feels more comfortable having potential rather than having accreditation.