Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson (born 7 June, 1952) is a Northern Irish actor.
He was born William John Neeson in Ballymena, County Antrim, and was a former youth boxing champion. He has made numerous films and a hit single, and has been called the world's most attractive man. High-profile appearances include the lead roles in Schindler's List (for which he received an Oscar nomination), Rob Roy, Michael Collins and Star Wars: the Phantom Menace.
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Schindler's List in 1993.
Was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II on New Year's Honours List, 1999.
He is married to actress Natasha Richardson, and father of two sons.
His next film will be directed by Steven Spielberg and have him star as Abraham Lincoln. There has been rumors that Neeson will play Pope John Paul II in a CBS mini-series. CBS has confirmed that Neeson is in talks.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Godfrey of Ibelin |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Henri Ducard |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Alfred Kinsey |
| 2003 | Love Actually | Daniel |
| 2002 | K-19: The Widowmaker | Mikhail Polenin |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | 'Priest' Vallon |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I | Qui-Gon Jinn |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Michael Collins |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Robert Roy MacGregor |
| 1994 | Nell | Dr. Jerome 'Jerry' Lovell |
| 1993 | Schindler's List | Oskar Schindler |
| 1992 | Leap of Faith | Will |
| 1991 | Under Suspicion | Tony Aaron |
| 1990 | Darkman | Darkman/Peyton Westlake |
| 1988 | The Dead Pool | Peter Swan |
| 1986 | The Mission | Fielding |
| 1984 | Ellis Island | Kevin Murray |
| 1984 | The Bounty | Charles Churchill |
| 1983 | Krull | Kegan |
| 1981 | Excalibur | Gawaine |
External links
- Liam Neeson at the Internet Movie Database
- The Liam Neeson Fansite, last updated in 2003
Categories: Cinema actors | 1952 births | Northern Irish actors | Best Actor Oscar Nominee | Star Wars actors