Redmond Gleeson was an Irish-American actor who is best known for his roles in Cattle Annie and Little Britches, The Octagon, and Dreamscape.
Personal and Family Life
Born Martin Gleeson in Dublin, Ireland, he aspired to be an actor from a young age. He came from a well-educated family and was influenced by James Joyce and American cinema. Gleeson moved to Australia before earning a theater scholarship to study in Ohio, eventually relocating to Aspen, Colorado. There, he met his wife, Mardiah, and co-founded the High Country Players.
Career Highlights
Gleeson’s journey in Hollywood began when he moved to Los Angeles in 1968 to pursue acting full-time. It took him several years to land substantial roles, but he achieved his dream of acting alongside Burt Lancaster in Cattle Annie and Little Britches at the age of 46. He also produced and directed an adaptation of Ulysses, which has been touring since 1988.
Death and Legacy
Redmond Gleeson passed away on May 6, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles in film, television, and theater. Throughout his life, he remained dedicated to the arts and his community, even after moving to Indonesia with his wife.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Octagon | 1980-08-14 | Duffy |
| The Tripper | 2006-04-20 | Dylan / Father |
| Project Viper | 2002-05-15 | Local Man |
| Hunger | 2001-01-13 | Old Man |
| Pipe Dreams | 1976-11-11 | Hollow Legs |
| Dreamscape | 1984-08-15 | Snead |
| True Grit: A Further Adventure | 1978-05-19 | Harrison |
| St. Patrick’s Day | 1998-01-01 | Thomas |
| Hollywood Harry | 1986-10-03 | Skeeter |
| Captains Courageous | 1977-12-04 | Phillips |
| Capone | 1975-04-16 | N.Y. Cop #2 |
| Roll, Freddy, Roll! | 1974-12-17 | Man |
| St. Helens | 1982-01-01 | Hendricks |
| Cattle Annie and Little Britches | 1981-04-24 | Red Buck |
| Steel | 1979-10-21 | Harry |
| Airport 1975 | 1974-10-18 | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Law and Order | 1976-05-06 | Rev. Martin O’Malley |
| Last Hours Before Morning | 1975-04-19 | Hopkins |
| Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story | 1980-11-05 | Jackson |
| Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story | 1996-09-27 | Irish Man |
| The Ordeal of Patty Hearst | 1979-03-04 | Sheriff’s Deputy |
| Ike | 1979-05-03 | Riley |
| Bulletproof | 1988-04-20 | |
| The Best Place to Be | 1979-05-27 | |
| Sizzle | 1981-11-29 | Minister |
| Shout | 1991-10-04 | Minister |
| Wanted: The Sundance Woman | 1976-10-01 | |
| Mae West | 1982-05-02 | Reverend Bragg |
| A Rumor of War | 1980-09-24 | Sgt. Furth |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | George Thomas |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Sergeant Callan |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Det. Houston |