Liam Neeson Biography, Height, Age, Wife, Affairs, Family, Children, Movies, Net Worth & More

 

 

 

 

 

Who is Liam Neeson?

William John Neeson is Northern Ireland actor. He has received several accolades throughout his career, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.

Liam Neeson Education

Liam Neeson did not complete his formal education. He attended St. Patrick's College, a Catholic boys' school in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, but dropped out at the age of 15 to work as a forklift operator for the local Guinness Brewery.

Neeson has spoken publicly about his regrets for not finishing his education, and has even returned to his alma mater, St. Patrick's College, to speak with students about the importance of staying in school. Despite not having a traditional education, Neeson has become one of the most successful actors of his generation, known for his powerful performances in films such as "Schindler's List," "Taken," and "The Grey."

 

Liam Neeson Family

Liam Neeson was born on June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His parents were Katherine "Kitty" Neeson and Bernard Neeson, who worked as a caretaker at the Ballymena Boys All Saints Primary School.

Neeson was the third of four siblings, with an older sister, Elizabeth, and two younger brothers, Brian and Paul. His sister, Bernadette, passed away at a young age due to complications from a medication she was taking for epilepsy.

Neeson married actress Natasha Richardson in 1994, and the couple had two sons, Michael and Daniel. However, Richardson tragically passed away in 2009 due to a head injury sustained in a skiing accident. Neeson has since been very private about his personal life, but continues to act in films and support various charitable causes.

Liam Neeson Career

Liam Neeson's career spans several decades and includes a wide variety of roles in film, television, and theater. Here's a brief overview of his career:

Neeson began his acting career in the 1970s, with appearances in various theater productions in Ireland and the UK. He made his film debut in 1981 with a small role in the movie "Excalibur."

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Neeson continued to work in theater and film, appearing in movies like "The Bounty," "The Mission," and "Darkman." His breakthrough role came in 1993 with his portrayal of Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List," for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

After "Schindler's List," Neeson continued to work in a variety of films, including "Rob Roy," "Michael Collins," and "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," in which he played Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn.

In the 2000s, Neeson became known for his roles in action movies, starting with the 2008 thriller "Taken." He went on to star in several sequels to the film, as well as other action movies like "Unknown," "Non-Stop," and "The Commuter."

In addition to his film work, Neeson has also done voiceover work for commercials and documentaries, and has lent his voice to animated films such as "The Lego Movie" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

Throughout his career, Neeson has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2003 for his services to drama. He has also been a strong supporter of various charitable causes, including UNICEF and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Liam Neeson Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Liam Neeson:

1. Neeson began his acting career in the 1970s, and his breakthrough role was as the titular character in the 1993 film "Schindler's List."

2. Before becoming an actor, Neeson worked as a forklift operator for Guinness Brewery in Belfast.

3. Neeson is known for his deep, distinctive voice, which he has used to great effect in voiceover work, such as his role as the lion Aslan in the "Chronicles of Narnia" films.

4. Neeson has a black belt in Taekwondo and has incorporated his martial arts skills into several of his film roles.

5. In 2003, Neeson was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to drama.

6. Neeson is a strong supporter of various charitable causes, including UNICEF, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the Red Cross.

7. Neeson is a licensed pilot and has flown his own plane on multiple occasions.

8. Neeson has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for his performances, including "Schindler's List" and "Kinsey."

9. Neeson has played a variety of roles throughout his career, including Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," Zeus in "Clash of the Titans," and the titular character in the "Taken" series.

10. Neeson is originally from Northern Ireland and is fluent in both English and Irish Gaelic.

 

Liam Neeson Net Worth

As of 2021, Liam Neeson's net worth is estimated to be around $180 million. Neeson has had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater, and has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations for his work. He has appeared in a wide variety of films, including dramas, action movies, and historical epics, and has worked with some of the biggest directors and actors in Hollywood. In addition to his acting work, Neeson has also done voiceover work for commercials and documentaries, and has lent his voice to animated films such as "The Lego Movie" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" series. Neeson has also been a strong supporter of various charitable causes, including UNICEF and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Biography

Birth Name: William John Neeson

Birth Date: 7 June 1952 (age 69 years)

Birth Place: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Height 1.93 m

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Light Brown

Date of Birth: June 7, 1952

Age (as in 2021): 69

Zodiac: Gemini

Birthplace: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Nationality: British, American

Hometown: Ballymena, Northern Ireland, UK

College/University: Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland

Educational Qualifications: Undergraduate in Physics and Computer Science from Queen's University, Belfast

Debut Film: Pilgrim's Progress (1978)

Video Games (Voice Role): Batman Begins (2005)

Family: Father- Bernard Neeson

              Mother- Katherine "Kitty" Neeson

Spouse(s): Natasha Richardson (m. 1994; died 2009)

Children:  Micheál Richard Antonio Neeson (born June 22, 1995)

                  Daniel Jack Neeson (born August 27, 1996)

Occupation: Actor

Net Worth: $145 Million

 

Affairs/Girlfriends

Helen Mirren, British Actress (1980-1985)

Julia Roberts, American Actress (1988-1990)

Barbra Streisand, American Singer (1991)

Brooke Shields, American Actress (1992)

Natasha Richardson, British Actress (1993-2009)

Freya St. Johnston, British Business (2010-2012)

 

Films & Movies

1978     Pilgrim's Progress

1981     Christiana

1981     Excalibur

1983     Krull

1984     The Bounty

1985     Lamb

1986     The Delta Force

1987     Suspect                               

1989     Next of Kin

1990     Darkman

1991     Under Suspicion

1992     Shining Through

1993     Ethan Frome    

1994     Nell       

1995     Rob Roy             

1996     Before and After             

1998     Everest, Les Misérables

1999     Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace    

2000     Gun Shy, The Endurance

2002     Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Gangs of New

                York

2003     Love Actually

2004     Kinsey 

2005     Kingdom of Heaven, The Chronicles of Narnia:

                 The Lion

2006     Home

2007     Seraphim Falls

2008     The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The Other Man,         

                Taken

2010     Clash of the Titans, The A-Team,             

                The Chronicles of Narnia:

2011        The Grey, Wrath of the Titans

2012        Battleship, The Dark Knight Rises, Taken 2

2013        Khumba

2015        Entourage, Ted 2

2016        The Huntsman: Winter's War

2018         The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

2019         Men in Black: International, Cold Pursuit

                  Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

2020        Made in Italy, Honest Thief

2021        The Marksman, The Ice Road

 

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