David Gleeson

Biography

Born to a family of Irish cinema-owners who opened their first theater in 1942, David Gleeson grew up steeped in all things celluloid. Following a colorful and varied path, including a 5-year stint in oil exploration deep inside the Arctic Circle, Gleeson made his feature film debut as a writer/director with 2003's 'Cowboys & Angels'. A youth comedy/drama set in his native Limerick (Ireland), 'Cowboys & Angels' was released in cinemas by Buena Vista International (Disney). The film won eight in...