Who is Jack Gleeson?
Jack Gleeson, who is originally from Ireland, played Joffrey Baratheon in the American fantasy drama TV series ‘Game of Thrones’. He owns and leads a theatre touring company that features an off-Broadway puppet show called ‘Bears in Space’, in which he also plays a leading role. Although he is no longer active in acting, he was still a highly sought-after young actor during his prime. He appeared in small roles in films like ‘Batman Begins’, ‘Shrooms’, and ‘A Shine of Rainbows’ before gaining fame with the popular role of ‘Joffrey Baratheon’, a lovechild who was born from an incestuous liaison between the ‘Lannister’ siblings. His role led to him becoming a well-known figure. In reality, Gleeson had no desire to become an actor. Being a celebrity has never been his goal; in fact, he despises the baggage it carries. As a result, he made the decision to quit acting at the peak of his career. He proceeded to study philosophy at Trinity College in Dublin, a prestigious institution. He eventually established his own touring theatre company.
| Real Name/Full Name | Jack Gleeson |
| Date Of Birth | 20 May 1992 |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Birthplace | Cork, Ireland. |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Father Name | Not Known |
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Róisín O’Mahony (M: 2022) |
| Siblings | Rachel Gleeson, Emma Gleeson, and Hannah Gleeson. |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net worth | $8 Million. |
Early Life
May 20, 1992 was the date of Jack Gleeson’s birth in Cork, Ireland. His parents’ names have not been revealed, but they can be identified as Mr. and Mrs. Gleeson. His childhood was spent in Ranelagh, Dublin, with his three sisters, Rachel, Emma, and Hannah, who are all involved in Irish theatre.
Gonzaga College, a private school in Dublin, was Gleeson’s first choice before transferring to Trinity College Dublin, where he enrolled in philosophy and theology from 2010 to 2015. He was elected a scholar in 2012 and actively participated in university theatre groups during his stay at Trinity.
Personal Life
Jack Gleeson got hitched to Róis n O’Mahony, starring in the comedy show ‘Róis n O’Mahony’ in August 2022. They held their wedding ceremony at The Glen, Ballinskelligs at the Sacred Heart Church. The couple keeps their personal life private and there is currently no information about their children available to the public.
Career
Jack Gleeson joined his local community theatre as a young boy to get involved in something other than studying. This resulted in his appearances in some shows and opened the door to a career in acting. He played the role of Jack in a short film called ‘Moving Day’ in 2002. In addition to this role, he made two further appearances in similar short films, ‘Fishtale’ and ‘Tom Waits Made Me Cry’, as a backup actor.
In 2005, Gleeson made a minor appearance as a child in Christopher Nolan’s superhero film ‘Batman Begins’, a film inspired by the DC Comics character Batman. Even though the film was a huge hit at the box office and marked the beginning of a new era for the superhero movies, Gleeson’s role was not particularly a memorable one, mainly because of the little onscreen time he was offered. In 2007, he made an appearance in Paddy Breathnach’s horror film ‘Shrooms’. The family drama film ‘A Shine of Rainbows’ featured him as ‘Seamus’ two years later.
The HBO fantasy drama television series ‘Game of Thrones’ hired Jack Gleeson to portray Joffrey Baratheon. The elder lovechild was conceived as a result of an incestuous relationship between Jaime Lannister and his sister Cersei Lannister, which Gleeson played. Gleeson’s character was negative, but critics praised him for the amount of hatred his character received from the audience! Between 2011 and 2014, he was featured in a total of 26 episodes of the show. Jack Gleeson was nominated for many awards for playing a negative character on the television show. At the Saturn Awards, he received nominations for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series and Young Hollywood Award: We Love to Hate You. The Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2011 and 2013 honored him with the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Award nomination. The IGN People’s Choice Award for Best TV Villain was awarded to him in 2012 and 2013.
While Gleeson has made occasional returns to screen acting, including roles in the BBC miniseries Out of Her Mind (2020), the Irish thriller In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2023), and TV series such as Sex Education and The Famous Five (2023), he remains selective about his projects.
He is balancing screen roles, theater work, and academic interests in Safe Harbor (2025) and The Sandman season 2, avoiding the typical pressures of fame even though he is well-known.
Net Worth
In the year 2025, Jack Gleeson’s net worth is estimated to be between $8 Million. His wealth is mainly due to his acting career, specifically his portrayal in Game of Thrones. Even though he retired early from acting, Gleeson has still been engaged in creative endeavors like his work with the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company and his return to television in 2020.
