| Glen Hansard | |
|---|---|
 Hansard at the 80th Academy Awards | |
| 1 Nomination / 1 Win | |
| Role | Actor, Singer, Songwriter |
| Born | April 21, 1970 |
| Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland, UK | |
Glen Hansard is an Irish songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for Irish group The Frames, and one half of folk rock duo The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once. His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with his co-star Marketa Irglova, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and earned him ten other major awards or nominations between 2007-08.
Wins[]
- 80th Academy Awards, 2007
- Best Original Song — "Falling Slowly" from Once (shared with Marketa Irglova)
Nominations[]
- 80th Academy Awards, 2007
- Best Original Song — "Falling Slowly" from Once (shared with Marketa Irglova)
Videos[]
"Falling Slowly" winning Best Original Song Oscar®
Best Original Song 2007