Gleeson

Gleeson is a surname of Irish origin. It derives from Gaelic Ó Glaisín and is most common in Ireland, with a diaspora in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Notable people with the surname include Brendan Gleeson, an Irish actor and filmmaker; his son Domhnall Gleeson, also an actor; and another son, Brian Gleeson, also an actor. The Gleeson surname appears in biographies and genealogical references related to Irish heritage.