Gleeson to be honoured with Oscar Wilde Award
Domhnall Gleeson is being honored with an Oscar Wilde Award at the US-Ireland Alliance’s twentieth anniversary event on 12 March 2026 at The Ebell of Los Angeles, alongside fellow honoree Maura Tierney and Irish singer Dave Lofts. The recognition comes two decades after US-Ireland Alliance president Trina Vargo first witnessed his talent in Martin McDonagh’s THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE on stage—a role that earned him a Tony nomination.
Today, Gleeson leads NBCU’s THE PAPER, a mockumentary created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman where, as the idealistic editor fighting to save a struggling newspaper, he delivers a scene-stealing comedic performance. Recent projects span television and film: he earned Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations for FX/Hulu’s THE PATIENT opposite Steve Carell, and starred back-to-back in Apple TV+ hits THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH and ECHO VALLEY. His television range extends from HBO’s RUN to Amazon’s CATASTROPHE and FRANK OF IRELAND, which he co-wrote and co-produced with his brother Brian.
His film career has been equally remarkable. After making his screen debut in the Oscar-winning short SIX SHOOTER, he achieved global recognition as Bill Weasley in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, then brought ruthless complexity to General Hux in the STAR WARS trilogy. His filmography includes BROOKLYN, EX MACHINA, THE REVENANT, ABOUT TIME, AMERICAN MADE, MOTHER!, PETER RABBIT, and the prestige drama ANNA KARENINA, which drew Academy and BAFTA recognition.
As a producer and writer, Gleeson has shaped the projects he’s involved with, demonstrating influence that extends beyond performance. The award recognizes a career defined by intelligence, selectivity, and commitment to the craft across stage, screen, and behind-the-camera work.
