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Happy Birthday, Mr. Gleeson!
The actor who portrayed Mad-Eye Moody in Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix is 54 years old today. Brendan Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland on March 29, 1955.

As a child, he enjoyed reading. After he graduated from University College Dublin, Mr. Gleeson taught English and Drama as a secondary school teacher in Belcamp College. He became a full-time actor at the age of 34 and received high recognition for his role as "Michael Collins" in The Treaty a television film broadcast on RT� One. Mr. Gleeson received a Jacob's Award (the Irish television awards) in 1992 for that role. He was also in Braveheart, Gangs of New York, Cold Mountain, and Troy. His recent movie was In Bruges with Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort).

Although it has not been officially confirmed that Mr. Gleeson will reprise his role as "Mad-Eye Moody" in Deathly Hallows, his son Domhnall Gleeson has been cast as Ron Weasley's oldest brother, Bill Weasley. smile

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Harry Potter Stars and BAFTA

As the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award ceremony is currently being broadcast live in the UK, photos of Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) on the red carpet have already been released online. Thanks to Snitchseeker, we have a few of those photos in the photo gallery. Click here to see them.

Last evening, Watson had attended a pre-ceremony nominee party at Asprey in central London. On the previous Friday evening, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) attended Vogue’s pre-BAFTA dinner. Again thanks to Snitchseeker, we have photos of the Harry Potter actresses in the photo gallery. Click here to see photos of Watson in a beautiful blue dress and here to see Carter in a lovely black jacket and white dress.

According to an article posted on The Improper, Robert Pattinson also attended Vogue’s pre-BAFTA dinner. Click here to see his photos in the photo gallery.

Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody) attended the BAFTA ceremony to accept the award on behalf of Martin McDonagh for "Best Original Screenplay" for In Bruges which starred Gleeson. Click here to see his photo. – Thanks Snitchseeker

Video: Harry Potter Actors Nominated For Golden Globe Awards

CBS-TV’s The Early Show posted a video of the official announcement of nominees for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Among the nominees were Harry Potter stars Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney), and Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody).

Mr. Fiennes was recognized for his roles in The Duchess and Bernard and Doris. Ms. Thompson was recognized for her role in Last Chance Harvey. And Mr. Gleeson was recognized for his role in the film In Bruges which he co-starred with Mr. Fiennes.

The award ceremony will be in Los Angeles, CA on January 11, 2009.

Congratulations to the nominees. smile

Click here to watch the video and see if any of your other favorite stars, movies, and television shows were nominated.

Potter Stars Receive Nominations, Recognition from BIFA

Three Harry Potter stars have either been nominated for awards or are receiving recognition from the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA).

Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) has received two nominations for best supporting actor for his performances in The Duchess and In Bruges.

Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody) is up for the best actor award for his role in In Bruges.

And, lastly, David Thewlis (Professor Lupin) is to be recognized for his outstanding contribution to British film and will receive an award named after the late Richard Harris (the first Professor Dumbledore).

The BIFA 2008 takes place on November 30, 2008 at Old Billingsgate Market.

Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson!

Actor Brendan Gleeson, best known to Harry Potter fans as Ex-Auror Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, turns fifty-three today, March 29th, 2008. Happy birthday, Mr. Gleeson!

Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson

Today is Brendan Gleeson's 51st birthday. Brendan portrays Mad-Eye Moody in the Harry Potter films.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRENDAN GLEESON!!

Gleeson: Sons helped develop Moody role

Brendan Gleeson, Mad-Eye Moody in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, recently spoke with The Los Angeles Times, giving some insight to his role in the fourth Harry Potter film. In it, he said that his three sons, the eldest being 16, were mad about the Harry Potter books, and that they really helped him to get some insight on the character. He talks a bit about his past, and his future: He hopes to be back for the next Potter film.

Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson!

Brendan Gleeson, who portrays Mad-Eye Moody in the Harry Potter films, is now 49 years old. We hope you have a wonderful, and, erm, mad birthday! :wink: