Jack Gleeson, Game of Thrones Joffrey Baratheon, and His Family

Jack Gleeson, Game of Thrones’ Joffrey Baratheon, and His Family

Jack Gleeson, who gained the worldwide popularity after portraying King Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones TV series, doesn’t deal with movie and TV acting anymore, but is more obsessed with theatre. Today, the nominee for Saturn, Scream and Screen Actors Guild Awards manages Collapsing Horse Theatre, where he performs, directs and produces stage performances.

Date of Birth: May 20, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Jack Gleeson got engaged into acting being 7 years old, but he rose to prominence in 2011 after starring in Game of Thrones. He also appeared in such movies as Batman Begins, Shrooms and a Shine of Rainbows. Currently, Jack doesn’t appear on the screen and devotes more time to other ventures. Thus, he is the founder as well as an artistic director at the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company in Dublin.  

Despite his popularity, the actor doesn’t like to talk much about his family. However, here, we have gathered everything we have found out about Jack Gleeson’s closest people.

Jack Gleeson parents

Unfortunately, we failed to find any information about Jack’s parents. He never speaks about them in his interviews and we even don’t know their names. However, it’s evident that they supported him since childhood and it was his mom, who enrolled him to the drama course.


Jack Gleeson siblings

Rachel Gleeson (sister born to same parents)

Year of Birth: 1989

Rachel is Jack’s elder sister. She is an actress, who performs at The Gate Theater in Dublin. She also had some movie roles, including the ones in What Richard Did, Midnight Man and Stardust. Rachel shares that she asks her brother’s pieces of advice while rehearsing for roles. She also reveals that Jack has never tried to be famous and that’s why, he prefers to be a director now.

Emma Gleeson (sister born to same parents)

Year of Birth: 1991

Emma, another elder sister of the Game of Thrones star, also resides in Dublin. She was a costume designer. Now, she manages to combine several occupations being a writer, poet, book reviewer, events coordinator and professional declutterer. Additionally, Emma is a sustainable living advocate. She is also is a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre plus Master of Arts in Fashion History.

Jack Gleeson wife

Jack Gleeson has never been married. Moreover, it’s unknown if he dates someone or not. The actor tries to keep his love life secret and never comments his affairs.

Jack Gleeson kids

Jack Gleeson doesn’t have any kids yet.

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