Jack Gleeson Net Worth

Jack Gleeson net worth in 2026 is estimated at $6 million [1][2]. He built it as King Joffrey Baratheon on Game of Thrones, appearing in 26 episodes across four seasons. Some profiles give higher figures, but $6 million is the most repeated estimate and matches his short but very successful television career.

Gleeson stepped back from mainstream acting after Joffrey was killed off in 2014 [1][3]. He said he had always planned to retire from screen acting, and he went to study philosophy and theology at Trinity College Dublin. He co-founded the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company and spent years working in theatre instead.

Gleeson earned around $100,000 per episode for his later seasons on Game of Thrones [1]. Reports suggest he made about $250,000 for the first two seasons and $450,000 for seasons three and four combined. His total earnings from 26 episodes would run into a few million dollars before tax and fees.

Yes, Gleeson has returned to acting gradually since 2020 [2][3]. He appeared in Out of Her Mind, Sex Education and the film In the Land of Saints and Sinners. His recent work includes Safe Harbor in 2025, The Sandman season two and House of Guinness, showing he is acting again on his own terms.

Gleeson married his long term partner, Roisin O Mahony, in a private ceremony in Ireland in 2022 [2][3]. The couple live between London and Dublin and keep their life together out of the public eye. He rarely discusses his personal life and prefers a quiet life away from the spotlight.

Jack Gleeson was born on May 20, 1992, which makes him 34 years old in 2026 [1][2]. He was born in Cork, Ireland, began acting as a child, played King Joffrey Baratheon on Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2014, and studied philosophy and theology at Trinity College Dublin.