Irish Actors Get Golden Globe Nod

The nominees for this year's Golden Globes have been announced with Irish actors Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson shortlisted in the acting categories.

During a press conference in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Foreign Press said they have nominated Irish actor Michael Fassbender in the Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Motion Picture alongside Hollywood royalty George Clooney, Leonardo Di Caprio, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

Fassender's nomination is for his acclaimed performance in Steve McQueen’s ‘Shame’, which has already earned the ‘Hunger’ actor awards at the BIFAs and Venice Film Festival.

Brendan Gleeson receives his third career Golden Globe nomination for his hilarious performance in John Michael McDonagh’s ‘The Guard’ in the Actor in a Comedy or Musical category.

Commenting on the news James Hickey, Chief Executive of Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB) said “We are delighted to see the wide range of nominations which showcase Ireland on the international stage, underlining Ireland’s reputation as a cultural hub. Funding from Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board is key for projects such as The Guard and Albert Nobbs to be produced in Ireland, creating opportunities for Irish talent to work on these projects."

This year's ceremony also features nominations for Irish feature in ‘Albert Nobbs’ and Irish filmed drama ‘Game of Thrones’.

Elsewhere in the shortlist, Irish Film Theatre Award winning Irish composer Brian Byrne (Zonad, The Good Doctor) is shortlisted with his writing partner Glenn Close in the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category.

Close also receives a nomination in the Lead Actress Drama category for her performance in the film, which sees the actress pose as a man to find work in 19th century Ireland.

(DW)