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Hamish is a Scottish warrior and friend of William Wallace, played by Brendan Gleeson. He appears in several scenes of the film, often with humorous or dramatic dialogue, and is involved in the battles against the English.
He is known for his supporting roles in films such as Braveheart (1995), Michael Collins (1996), 28 Days Later (2002), Gangs of New York (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Troy (2004), the Harry Potter film series (2005–2010), Suffragette (2015), Paddington 2 (2017), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
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- Angus MacFadyen (Robert the Bruce) Although Robert the Bruce is heralded in Scottish history, he left behind a complicated legacy. "Braveheart" characterizes the not-yet crowned Scottish king as a betrayer of William Wallace until he has second thoughts and takes up the mantle of Wallace's fight for freedom.
- Peter Hanly (Prince Edward) In "Braveheart," the smarmy Prince Edward makes a great foil for the over-the-top heroism of William Wallace — he is a villain audiences love to hate.
- Brendan Gleeson (Hamish) As William Wallace's best friend Hamish in "Braveheart," Brendan Gleeson is fiercely loyal, funny, and exuberant. Before the movie's release, the actor played Michael Collins in the Irish television film, "The Treaty."
- Patrick McGoohan (King Edward I) In "Braveheart," King Edward I, also known by the moniker "Longshanks," set the bar for all future cinematic royal villains.
Made his breakthrough in Scottish themed Braveheart (1995), which was largely filmed in Ireland, opposite Mel Gibson. He played Gibson's right-hand man "Hamish". Since then, he has appeared in numerous major films such as Mission: Impossible II (2000) , Lake Placid (1999) , Turbulence (1997).
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Find out who played Brendan Gleeson and other actors in the epic historical film Braveheart, directed by Mel Gibson. See the full list of cast and crew members, including writers, producers, composers, and more.
Mar 9, 2023 · The film Braveheart, starring Mel Gibson as William Wallace, is one of the most historically inaccurate films ever. Learn how the film distorted the facts, from the costumes and battles to the ending, and how Brendan Gleeson played Hamish, a fictional character.
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Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who also portrays its central character, Sir William Wallace, a late-13th century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England.
