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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.

“Shame’s” Michael Fassbender denied Oscar nomination - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:06:30 PST

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The news wasn’t too bad at all for Irish Oscar hopes on Tuesday. As widely expected, Glenn Close was nominated for Best Actress for her amazing turn as woman who lives her life as a man in 19th century Ireland in Albert Nobbs. The movie, which was filmed in Ireland last year, also earned a Best Supporting Actress nod for Janet McTeer, and a nomination for make-up.

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 Eye on Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:35:39 PDT

By: TOM DEIGNAN

Glenn Close is to play Susan Boyle in a film of her life - SEE POLL (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:02:28 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

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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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Glenn Close to play 'Fatal Attraction' man in new Irish movie (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:45:07 PDT

Glenn Close will play a man in a movie set in Dublin, which is due to start shooting in JuneClose has lobbied hard for the movie, "The singular life of Albert Nobbs," based on a short story by George MooreThe movie set in a Dublin Victorian hotel in the 1880s follows a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to find a job but then falls in love with a woman on the job and tells a guest about it -- a love triangle ensuesOrlando Bloom and Jonathan Rhys Myers will also star READ MORE

Is Bill O'Reilly getting too close to Glenn Beck? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:08:54 PST

By: PATRICK ROBERTS

The "Bold and Fresh" tour featuring Bill O'Reilly and Glen Beck is coming soon to a theater near you next week.