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Glenn Close is "very proud" of "Albert Nobbs" - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:15:16 PDT

Glenn Close as Albert NobbsThe 65-year-old actress has co-written and produced the movie, as well as playing a woman forced to live as a man in order to work in 19th century Ireland - a role she previously played on Broadway 30 years ago - and says she has always believed in the project and how it could capture an audienceShe said: "There are many people who are invisible and have no rights This is a story of a citizen's survival"I believed in its potential to take everyone on a sensuous, funny, heart-breaking, wildly unexpected ride READ MORE

Glenn Close attends Albert Nobbs premiere in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:27:02 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Most critics agree, the Best Actress Oscar is likely to go to either Glenn Close or Meryl Streep on Saturday. But Close herself says that she's not counting her chickens and any rivalry between the pair is just wishful thinking.

A Close encounter - exclusive interview with Oscar nominated “Albert Nobbs” actress Glen Close - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:20:07 PST

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

When they open the golden envelope for best actress at the Oscars on February 26 I’m predicting a surprise winner -- Glenn Close.

Golden Globe nominations for Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson, ‘Albert Nobbs’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ – VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:31:48 PST

By: BERNIE MALONE

Irish actors Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson along with Dublin-based movie “Albert Nobbs” and HBO’s “Game of Thrones” have been nominated for Golden Globe Awards.

Glenn Close’s ‘Albert Nobbs’ and Michael Fassbender’s ‘Shame’ tipped for Oscar recognition (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:37:28 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Gossip about front-runners for the Oscars is already flying despite the ceremony not being held until February. The Huffington Post reports that this year the golden statutes are truly up for grabs, unlike in previous years when clear-cut victors emerged early.

Oscar buzz surrounds Glenn Close’s performance in Dublin’s ‘Albert Nobbs’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:48:52 PDT

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

It's the time of year when Oscar buzz starts to pick up pace, and one of the Irish dark horse contenders forcefully emerged last week with strong word of mouth.

Glenn Closes’ transformation into Mr. Albert Nobbs on the streets of Dublin - trailer released - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:03:50 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

In full disguise as a man, Glenn Close filmed her newest project ‘Albert Nobbs’ in Dublin last year. With a few film festival debuts under its belt now, the role of Albert Nobbs is gaining Close high praise and some serious Oscar buzz.

Irish movies ‘Death of a Superhero’ and ‘Albert Nobbs’ get rave reviews at TIFF- VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:32:44 PDT

By: KARLA RODRIGUEZ

Irish productions “Death of a Superhero” and “Albert Nobbs” have received excellent reviews at this years Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Irish Eye on Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:35:39 PDT

By: TOM DEIGNAN

Glenn Close plays the leading male role in Albert Nobbs in Dublin - SEE PHOTO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:00:09 PST

READ MORE- Glenn Close and Jonathan Rhys Meyers begin filming ‘The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs’ in DublinGlenn Close may have won several awards for best actress, but for her latest role the star is revealing her masculine side in “Albert Nobbs”The award winning actress is playing the role of an English woman who has to disguise herself as a male butler as she attempts to find work in 19th century IrelandThe picture opposite shows Ms Close on a set in Dublin filming scenes for Albert Nobbs recentlyThe movie is based on a short story by the Irish novelist George Moore READ MORE

Glenn Close and Jonathan Rhys Meyers begin filming ‘The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs’ in Dublin (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:39:22 PST

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers signs up for "Albert Nobbs" (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:30:17 PDT

Talk about two hunks in the one movie It will definitely be worth a few bob to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Orlando Bloom star in “Albert Nobbs”Meyers just signed up to star in the movie, which also co-stars Glenn Close and Amanda SeyfriedBased on a George Moore story about a woman (Close) in Victorian times who dresses up as a man to avail of the life and privileges not available to women, the movie is set to start shooting in the summer in Dublin READ MORE