History Creator / JackGleeson

* WhyWeCantHaveNiceThings: Discussed. While his official reason for quitting acting was due to decline in interest, it’s known that during his time acting as Joffrey he was attacked in real life by delusional fans who couldn’t desperate the man from the character. Some people speculate that this might actually be his real reason for leaving despite Joffrey being his StarMakingRole.

* NamesTheSame: Not to be confused with Jackie Gleason of ''Series/TheHoneymooners'' fame.

Not to be confused with ''Series/TheHoneymooners'' creator Jackie Gleason. He has no ties whatsoever to Creator/BrendanGleeson's family.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: He's essentially the polar opposite of [[Series/GameOfThrones Joffrey Baratheon]]. In interviews for the show, even the other actors vouch that he's really the polar opposite of his character and are very protective of him. Creator/GeorgeRRMartin even felt bad seeing such a nice boy playing the most despicable character in a world full of those.

** [[Monster/ASongOfIceAndFire The Complete Monster page for the source material]][[note]]along with Creator/RoryMcCann and Creator/SophieTurner[[/note]]

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 25 to you?

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 25 to you?
* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Jack is the exact opposite of Joffrey. He is a SWEETHEART.
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Jack is the exact opposite of Joffrey.

* MeanCharacter,NiceActor: Jack is the exact opposite of Joffrey.

Not to be confused with ''Series/TheHoneymooners'' creator Jackie Gleason.

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 24 to you?

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: He played one of the most reprehensible and hated characters on TV for a while but is apparently super nice in real life.

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Jack Gleeson is an Irish actor (born 21 May 1992), best known for his portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO series ''Series/GameOfThrones''. At a younger age he also played the boy saved by Rachel Dawes in ''Film/BatmanBegins''. He announced that he would retire from acting after ''Game of Thrones'', as he no longer really enjoys it. However, he has apparently changed his mind, as he will be appearing in the off-Broadway play ''Theater/BearsInSpace''.

* DawsonCasting: Joffrey is 12 at the start of books, but {{Age Lift}}ed to 15/16 in the show as portrayed by Jack (who was 18 when filming began).
* DyeingForYourArt: His natural hair colour is actually brown. Joffrey is blond.
* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: He's essentially the polar opposite of Joffrey Baratheon. In interviews for the show, even the other actors vouch that he's really the polar opposite of his character and are very protective of him. George R. R. Martin even felt bad seeing such a nice boy playing the most despicable character in a world full of those.
* NamesTheSame: Not to be confused with Jackie Gleason of ''Series/TheHoneymooners'' fame.

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 23 to you?

Jack Gleeson is an Irish actor (born 21 May 1992), best known for his portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO series ''Series/GameOfThrones''. At a younger age he also played the boy saved by Rachel Dawes in ''Film/BatmanBegins''. He has announced that he intends to retire from acting after ''Game of Thrones'', as he no longer really enjoys it.

'''Jack Gleeson''' is an Irish actor (born 21 May 1992), best known for his portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO series ''Series/GameOfThrones''. At a younger age he also played the boy saved by Rachel Dawes in ''Film/BatmanBegins''. He has announced that he intends to retire from acting after ''Game of Thrones'', as he no longer really enjoys it.

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: He's essentially the polar opposite of Joffrey Baratheon. In interviews for the show, even the other actors vouch that he's really the polar opposite of his character. George R. R. Martin even felt bad seeing such a nice boy playing the most despicable character in a world full of those.

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 24 to you?

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 22 to you?

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor: He's essentially the polar opposite of Joffrey Baratheon. In interviews for the show, even the other actors vouch that he's really the polar opposite of his character.

* DawsonCasting: Joffrey is 12 in the books, but {{Age Lift}}ed to 17 in the show as portrayed by Jack who is 20.

* OlderThanHeLooks: Does he look 21 to you?

* NamesTheSame: Not to be confused with Creator/JackieGleason of ''Series/TheHoneymooners'' fame.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: He's essentially the polar opposite of Joffrey Baratheon. In interviews for the show, even the other actors vouch that he's really the polar opposite of his character.