From Busker to Oscar Winner: Glen Hansard's Timeless Talent Glen Hansard's early life was marked by busking on Dublin's streets to make ends meet.
As a teenager, he would play on Grafton Street, immersing himself in the city's vibrant music scene.
This formative experience laid the foundation for his remarkable journey as a singer songwriter, eventually leading him to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" from the 2007 film Once.