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Brendan Gleeson wins Emmy award in US
Monday, 21 September 2009
Irish actor Brendan Gleeson has picked up an Emmy award in the US for his portrayal of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the acclaimed biopic Into the Storm.
The 54-year-old won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Mini-Series at last night's ceremony in Los Angeles
Irish director Dearbhla Walsh also received an Emmy for her direction of the BBC drama Little Dorrit, which claimed the Best Mini-Series award.
Arts Minister Martin Cullen says the two successes show that Irish artistic talent continues to garner a positive response internationally.
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