Brendan Gleeson Monologue - SNL

First-time host Brendan Gleeson plays some tunes on his mandolin and talks about reuniting with Colin Farrell in the film The Banshees of Inisherin.
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[@EvanFowler]

That may have been the sweetest and nicest monologue that SNL has done since the 80's. Lovely.

[@Metal-Maniac-Forever]

This Had Alot Of Heart

[@NealKlein]

The word "heartwarming" leapt to mind. Beautiful.

[@PlatinumHustle]

I definitely fell asleep watching this.. even the crowd agreed

[@525Lines]

Very nice. A little bit of Steve Martin in that, too.

[@ontheruntonowhere]

@@PlatinumHustle I fell asleep on your mom.

[@charley.barley]

this monologue felt so comforting for some reason, he's got such a nice speaking voice and the mandolin was really pretty

[@JNMKlover]

Alexa, what is the opposite of overly groomed metrosexual?

[@stuartomahony5364]

A great gift to the Irish immigrants out there I'm sure they loved it

[@PlatinumHustle]

This wasn’t even funny..

[@stuartomahony5364]

@@PlatinumHustle it wasn't really no but he said he wasn't a comedian although he was funny in the sketches

[@stuartomahony5364]

But the closeness between Colin and Brendan was sweet to see and they worked well together and I was so proud to be Irish in that moment as an Irishman Who grew up with SNL well I watched some best of SNL compilation DVDs in Ireland and watching KZbin Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler DVDs were hilarious

[@sarahwheale-smith4478]

Love this - they have such great chemistry, adore how Colin hides his face when he gives Brendan the mandolin.

[@Ffejro12256]

Don't notice that the first time around. Had to go back to rewatch. That was sweet. Love these two together.

[@stuartomahony5364]

@@Ffejro12256 yeah I noticed that but it would have ruined the Colin joke introduction if he showed his face early

[@MisssKayy]

I saw a sex tape with Colin and some black girl. It was awful. I’m glad he has been able to grow up and get his life together.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

@@MisssKayy it’s the only celebrity sex tape I’ve liked. 😆 Colin was so sweet to the girl.

[@adamernest5998]

​@@BbGun-lw5vi Uh, sauce? 😅

[@cleverusername9369]

What an absolute legend Gleeson is, wouldn't have thought of him as a host of SNL but this was fantastic and I can't wait to see the rest of his episode. SLÁINTE 🇮🇪

[@aidangriffiths5075]

He's a comedic genius

[@MisssKayy]

I just saw Domhnall on Colbert. Didn’t know this was his dad.

[@reallyisay]

@@MisssKayy omg seriously?? Did you watch Harry Potter..

[@shane-irish]

Its was awful dear god

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@shane-irishcry

[@Sickofdrawingcowboys717]

Well, wasn't that the most relaxed and comforting monologue ever.. that was absolutely fantastic

[@laalaa99stl]

Two Irish guys walk into an SNL monologue...

[@josephchristopherdavissr.6804]

Wait ,wait I think I heard this one and it was something about a mandolin.

[@JavierFernandez01]

Faith and begorrah!

[@josephchristopherdavissr.6804]

@Layla 🅥 I see this being the future of my KZbin videos. Thanks

[@josephchristopherdavissr.6804]

@@redneckshaman3099Really? What in the Alabama meth smoking cousin f****** is this?

[@rockstoneballs]

@@redneckshaman3099 what is wrong with you?

[@sigean100]

What a great opening monologue. Probably the one and only time Barney McKenna will ever be mentioned on SNL. but as a Irish trad player myself. I’ll take it. I’ve been a fan of Brendan for a very long time. He’s also a very fine Irish fiddle player. And Colin was great in this bit too

[@Nutteri]

Love that Colin handed him the mandolin at the beginning but no one noticed🤣

[@OriginalGabriel]

He's such a lovely actor, I'm so happy he's getting more recognition.

[@catalinacurio]

Sending condolences to my Irish family for the explosion in Creeeslough, and thank you Brendan for making me smile. ☘️

[@maryroberts9539]

So very sorry for the people of Creeselough and the families of the dead.

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

Oh my goodness, I wasn't aware of this. I have friends up in Donegal. It's heartbreaking. The young boy and the wee baby too. :(

[@marybyrnebyrne2360]

Such an awful thing to happen may god bring those who passed straight to heaven...Amen

[@rocko.ambition4342]

This was a really great monologue! It felt so comforting and Brendan seems just incredibly happy to be there. Great opening

[@nsnbc6093]

That tuning bit had incredible timing. Comedy is scary to dramatic but he killed it. Gangs of New York is practically Shakespearean. Dude was the heart of that story. Hard to dislike anything he does after that. What a badass sweetheart. Truly special actor. He's amazing.

[@DARWINZOO]

yes. gangs of NY

[@PlatinumHustle]

This was boring

[@DARWINZOO]

@@PlatinumHustle all of the episodes I've seen so far were stupid as F

[@katep560]

So well timed, the pacing of the storytelling was sublime also. He's a genius

[@ontheruntonowhere]

@@PlatinumHustle So was your mom.

[@amyelizabeth529]

Absolutely adore this man. A real treasure from Ireland 🇮🇪 and loved all over. Timeless talent. Sad that the 40°C in the shade joke went over the heads of the audience. Don't forget. He was also in 28 Days Later... Great scary movie!

[@DARWINZOO]

ty Amy. it was a bit subtle and I've seen it a :few" times lol

[@thomasmartin3471]

That went down like the heat in the shade

[@jimbanda]

Ya I figured that did not sink in.😅

[@gavinmurphy1474]

Was probably the best joke in it 🤣 The audience completely missed it

[@72mossy]

Typical yanks, irish joke goes over their heads

[@tormentorxl2732]

His acting is top notch as well as his stage presence.

[@millerwolf8233]

his giggle at the end is so precious. very special to see someone so free with himself with his best bud.

[@ELWest1000]

That little thing about combing your hair before bed was so sweet 🥰

[@sharonshin4574]

Brendan Gleeson did an AWESOME job on SNL. He was hilarious.

[@Nimesay1]

I was suprised he was hosting but now I want him to host again. Great actor.

[@wideawake5630]

There is no better actor. I adore this man.

[@Brendissimo1]

In Bruges has got to be one of my top 10 favorite films of all time. It's a masterpiece. It's what got me into Martin McDonough's work.

[@Korcsmaros]

Detto!

[@kegsofvomitspit]

Incredible film.

[@beaudwayful]

I have to watch it again. It's been too long.

[@barry4649]

If you liked In Bruges have a look at Brendan’s other film The Guard, it’s also a dark comedy and is quite similar in tone to In Bruges

[@mariecanavan8539]

Same

[@Sener]

That was wholesome as hell, i'd love more monologues like this.

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

I love how the story of grandad combing his hair before bed got equal parts laughs and "awww"s from the audience

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

When Grandad said, “you never know who you might meet in your dreams” … I said “aaawwwwhhhhh” out loud to my cat. 🥰😢😭

[@pod1610]

What a lovely line, so sweet. Irish Grandads are the best ❤

[@bethmarshall482]

That was the most heartwarming, wish I were a part of that monologue I’ve ever seen!!

[@stuartomahony5364]

The professionalism and support and partnership in the monologue and just two Irishmen in New York having the craic live on the SNL stage brilliant

[@mravalik]

Gleeson is such an incredible person and actor, and his voice, his accent and his mandolin makes everything

[@russellhopperviolin]

Never thought the Irish hornpipe, "Chief O'Neill's" would ever be played on SNL, and so happy Brendan would be the one to do it! Such a lovely fellow, and a fine fiddler as well!

[@badbiker666]

I love mandolin music. So much so that I named my first born Mandalyn. Technically, she is named after a 1972 Rod Stewart song called Mandolin Wind. But close enough.

[@shurikkaru]

It wasn’t one of the monologues I’ll remember but it was like watching grandad tell a story. I enjoyed it a lot

[@deanhun352]

2 great Irish actors, with a great sense of humor.

[@madiam4u]

He was SO GOOD as Mad-Eye Moody, and even better as fake Mad-Eye/secretly Barty Crouch jr. in Goblet of Fire. I miss my childhood!!!

[@brentkelly9864]

What an absolutely lovely monologue.

[@ririschannelx]

the irish are so charming 😊

[@Karl_with_a_K]

Go raibh maith agat 👍

[@louisehartigan9078]

❤🥰

[@whitewolf1543]

Became huge fan of Brendan Gleeson after watching In Bruges One of the best actors in the world

[@dariushcreates]

It’s cool snl allowed Brendan to be himself and just play tunes on his mandolin rather than just tell jokes for the monologue

[@stuartomahony5364]

So proud of Colin and Brendan in the monologue

[@dylanhester4194]

Loved him in Bruges.

[@EquinoxGX]

Oh shit, that was him! I loved that damned movie! It was so well written.

[@mikeh4818]

Get Ready for Banshees in 2 weeks! It's getting incredible reviews

[@matthewjames206]

A truly great movie 🍻

[@TheSaxon.]

It's a fairytale fucking town, isn't it?😂

[@marydonohoe8200]

Saw Brendan’s son Domhnall on Colbert the other night. Looks like an Irish invasion of NYC-like old times! Great monologue with the mandolin and CF! ☘️☘️🎶❤️❤️

[@peace4myheart]

I'm glad he and Colin are such good pals in real life.

[@fez-._.-zik]

The fact that this man broke out a mandolin caught me so off guard. Imagine Mad-Eye Moody plucking out a jaunty little tune in the middle of defense against the dark arts

[@vmd0734]

One of my favorite monologues. What a lovely man

[@josephdonnelly3169]

Gleason killed it; both in the monologue as well as the skits he was in. Extremely funny and entertaining man

[@imnothere220]

Gleeson.

[@josephdonnelly3169]

@@imnothere220 thanks

[@Nimesay1]

agreed

[@jimbanda]

I met Colin Farrel on two occasions , he is a very sincere and generous man. Given the circumstances at the time, I wish I was nowhere near the place on both days, and sadly things got much worse for our family, beyond retrieval. However, during a time of darkness and great pain in the lives of children and teenagers and their families, Colin came and lit up their world for a few hours , relaxed, friendly , interested , caring , knowledgeable , with great generosity (including Vanloads of expensive gifts), and with NO pr ligs , photographers or media plugs , he has warmed the weary hearts of thousands of very sick children in hospital at Christmas. ❤❤❤ Mr Gleeson seems like a nice guy too👏👏👏

[@pod1610]

So sorry for your loss. I had heard he visited the childrens hospital here in Dublin when home at Christmas. Good to know that this gesture brings some comfort to the families and kudos to him for doing it. Again my sincerest sympathy

[@jimbanda]

@@pod1610 Thank you, you are very kind. Even if not in the country, he has still sent in family or friends to visit and give out quality gifts. Of course others do things as well without fanfare and their generosity of time and resources is much appreciated by all within . Roy Keane is a person who also makes enormous personal effort in such matters. Thanks again, its been more than a decade but the heartbreak remains, however the memories of good people also stay with us. Have a lovely weekend ❤

[@opaladwyl]

Probably one of the best celebrity monologues I’ve seen!

[@squelish]

What an incredible actor. Loved his role in 28 Days Later - perfect viewing for this time of year

[@marianav6213]

His sons are deeply talented, and it stems from him!

[@sp8571]

Banshees of Inisherin was a great movie, they had great chemistry on film and it’s so clear they really are great friends 😄

[@trampledunderfootvid]

This was actually a really great episode, so many funny sketches

[@olivegreenpants7153]

I thought it was one of their best in a long time

[@leedaniel3500]

Dubliners reference AND In Bruges. Excellent monologue!

[@hannathompson7998]

Lovely! And love anytime the great Cillian Murphy gets a shout out!!

[@juliemoses1909]

Such a naturally charming monologue!

[@juliancp1599]

tunes the mandolin on live television - hell yes

[@UkeCan1]

I'm sure it was supposed to be tuned already. He covered really gracefully when he started to play and found it had gone out.

[@SkoolNerds]

What a pair of legends!

[@tseringdrokgyal5006]

Best actor of all time period.

[@Legoflymaster89]

Always loved him on Turbulence, Braveheart, Lake Placid, Mission Impossible 2 and Harry Potter

[@viralcompile5215]

And gangs of new york

[@mykingdomforak9]

🎬 𝑰𝒏 𝑩𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒆𝒔, and 🎬 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 are my two faves from him. 🎭

[@debra146]

Yes. And Mr. Mercedes!

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

Two of my favorites on stage! I can't believe Colin is here too.

[@AA-qt1hi]

This was a pretty wholesome monologue! I enjoyed it! I've always enjoyed Brendan Gleeson's legendary performances in those movies that i kinda recall that i kinda liked :D Colin Farrell is also one of my favs to watch on screen. Talk about two of the most down to earth actors! The Irish accents are a pure delight to hear!

[@bitterjack]

This monologue was a vibe, I loved it.

[@Howyourleadersare]

Such respect for that guy. Good on ya SNL 😂

[@Chalky29]

Wait. Why did nobody laugh at ‘keeping away from the shade’ line? It’s great!

[@Caballeroshot]

That was just lovely, I could listen to him tell stories and quips all day!

[@jamescrossland2599]

Thank you for pronouncing Cillian Murphys' name as it should be. My daughter is 'Cian' but in the States/USA, the pronounce it as a 'see ann' instead of 'key-on'. 😉👍

[@onlyiforgive5083]

Brendan absolutely killed it on snl such a talent,, best of the irish 🇮🇪

[@Tedster10]

I liked this monologue a lot more than I thought I was going to

[@jax_firestorm9689]

This is extremely wholesome and nice, and also one of the most Irish videos I’ve seen in a while

[@lividea]

I absolutely love Brendan Gleeson and one of my all time favorite films of his that you all should watch is the english version of The Grand Seduction. It's a Canadian film about a small harbor in Newfoundland who tries to woo a big city doctor into staying in their community so that they can be approved for a factory which would bring them jobs again. It's a touching and absolutely hilarious/cheeky film. Brendan is brilliant in it

[@pod1610]

Lovely underrated movie❤

[@NailahRoberts]

This reminds me of the pubs in Ireland❤

[@sirusbones]

This was absolutely adorable and hilarious! Loved every second.

[@FutureExitsMedia]

Been a fan of both of these guys since the very early work of their careers and it's wonderful to see how far they've both come. Truly two of the greatest Irish actors; I can't wait to see the new movie- these two plus McDonagh is a magical combo.

[@jaredt.murphy8257]

I lost it when he said Paddington. Facts.

[@BayArea-bx7er]

After watching a few skits already, I'm already just loving this!

[@kristinj3339]

I just figured out, interesting trivia, that he's Domnhall Gleeson's father, which I'm surprised I didn't know, because they're both in some of my favorite productions.

[@efa666]

Frank, The Revenant, he was in a little known Irish sketch comedy show called Your Bad Self too.

[@okee9]

Look up “Frank of Ireland - speed” it’s him and his 2 sons

[@mlucand75]

These two have such a lovely chemistry. I hope they continue to work together because it is just magic when they do.

[@stuartomahony5364]

I was looking forward to this and he didn't disappoint flying the flag for Ireland

[@shane-irish]

It was shocking and cringe

[@stuartomahony5364]

@@shane-irish you're shocking and cringe 😂😂 seriously the jokes weren't that funny true but Colin and Brendan worked well together as a team during the monologue and Colin probably hosted before and Brendan hadn't so was nice he had some support for the monologue

[@shane-irish]

@@stuartomahony5364 they were awful

[@stuartomahony5364]

@@shane-irishmonologue was poor compared to usual monologues true but it was good that Brendan had support from a friend while he was hosting what did you think of his sketches though he was funny and I was proud to see the Irish represented on the stage 🖕👍

[@Roy-G-Biv]

He’ll always be Mad Eyed Moody to me! Well done! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@brkaz5864]

Only occasionally watch SNL but BRENDAN GLEESON!! Just about my most favorite actor ever. Such a lovely man, and his actor sons are not bad either.

[@GroovyMoo28]

This is one of the best monologues in SNL history. They should let more hosts just do their thing. The variety show aspect always makes the show more fun.

[@JNMKlover]

Look up his son. He's exceptionally smart.

[@VGAnxiety]

4:41 hhhhwwwwweeeeeeeelllllLL ! 🤣 good shit.

[@eileengallagher431]

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’; best film I have seen in yrs. The whole ensemble r brilliant.🎼🌹

[@EmpyrionBlackthorn]

LOVE those gentlemen

[@BeagleFeatures]

Brendan Gleeson could play Santa Claus

[@chrisclark1761]

I think he would be better as a Bad Santa.

[@flala2261]

Yesss!

[@jasonbrosnan8770]

I think brendan gleeson is one of Irelands finest actors, he's been in some great roles and probably my favourite is his portrayal of the general martin cahill, I'm so proud to be an Irish man 🍀🇮🇪😁 the rest of the world doesn't know what it's missing, the sights you see will mesmerise and astound you 😁

[@ciaranbrk]

Oh he was amazing as the general and looked like him too in the role I liked him in Troy as king manolis. He was also very good in Michael Collins as Collins right hand man. He is an excellent actor.

[@unholycrucifilth]

I love how they got excited for Harry Potter!! He should do this more often!!

[@joanneweiss3864]

Such wonderful calm & music too! Have loved him in everything, from Braveheart thru HP with my son, to the absolutely brilliant Macbeth with 2 of my other favorites. Can't wait to see him again with Farrell. And his son is beyond creepy brilliant with Carell!

[@TheElvaOfficial]

Legends

[@mariekastler5391]

Way to make the monologue Your OWN!!! Thanks for reminding American audiences of what has worked forEver (nothing screws up what works like innovative😉)!

[@dua86]

This is so great! I never really considered that Colin probably looks up to Brendan in this fashion (they're both such tremendous actors I just automatically put them on the same level), but now this is absolutely my head canon! 🤣

[@MrMann0123]

This was how Billy Connolly started out. Little stories while tuning his banjo

[@potatopirate5557]

I can't imagine anyone not knowing who he is. He is so perfect in everything he has ever been in. I have never been less than wowed by one of his performances, he's so full of character and expression and wit. He, Colin Farrell and Martin McDonagh are the perfect combination. His boys are great too and the shorts they made together are premium examples of dark Irish humor. In Bruges is one of my favorite films of all time. So happy to see him doing so well.

[@misanikonov3932]

The best of his generation - In Bruges, the Guard, Calvary, The General just to name a few

[@katep560]

The Guard is an absolute masterpiece. 💗

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

“Cop Shop” 😂😂😂

[@misanikonov3932]

@@katep560 i rewatch it often - have you seen the deleted scenes on youtube? so good

[@katep560]

@@misanikonov3932 I haven't, but I'm going to go looking now 😅 thank you

[@brendatomlinson]

@@katep560 I want to see The Guard (Mark Strong is also one of my favorite actors) but I can’t find it on any streaming service.

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Colin Farrell is just...oh my...just wow...

[@iamSimplyAJ]

That was great! They actually put a smile on my face.

[@RobVespa]

Best opening on SNL I've seen in many years...

[@charlenemack7040]

I didn’t know who the dude was, and if he walked into my kitchen I would have dialed 911. But if he had that mandolin with him… I’m pretty sure I would’ve let him stay. 💖

[@UkeCan1]

I'd have called a bunch of friends and had a jam.

[@mondai2713]

This was nice and very refreshing ❤❤ absolutely wonderful 🥰🥰

[@ginameronek8068]

Can we just have some show where these two enjoy telling tales and annoying each other lovingly?

[@winterlover89]

How the hell does Colin Farrell look so young yet he's 46?? Incredible.

[@laoch5658]

because 46 isnt old

[@residentrump3271]

In my humble opinion, Brendan Gleeson is *SOOOOOOOOOOO* underrated! Protagonist or antagonist, he brings it every time 💯💯💯

[@Irishyoutubers]

Dynamic duo😂😂❤

[@hopejackson1319]

This was so much fun💃💃💃💃💃😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Good vibes. Felt like home😂😂😂Thank you. Yes you are that guy I saw in that movie😂😂😂😂😂