Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan is an accomplished Irish actor born on 18 October 1992 in Dublin, Ireland. With a career that started in 2011, Keoghan has a significant number of notable roles and accolades to his name, including a BAFTA Award, nominations for an Academy award and two Golden Globe awards. His breakthrough came in 2017, featuring in high-profile films such as Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Over the years, Keoghan showcased his enormous talent and versatility in various genres, from crime film Calm with Horses(2019) to fantasy film The Green Knight (2021), even taking on the role of Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Eternals (2021). With appearances also in television series like RTÉ drama Love/Hate (2013) and HBO mini-series Chernobyl (2019), Keoghan remains a significant name in the film and TV industry.

After enduring a challenging childhood of foster homes and personal losses, Keoghan's talent led him to a successful acting career. With his school plays beginnings leading to local drama school training at The Factory (now Bow Street Academy), he adopted acting as his passion. Some of his most remarkable roles include Aido in crime film Between the Canals and Wayne in Love/Hate that earned him recognition in Ireland. Keoghan's journey continued with high-acclaimed films, his subsequent BAFTA award win and nominations for Golden Globe. Widely celebrated for his roles in Saltburn and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he continues to work in prestigious projects like The Batman (2022), where he portrayed the iconic character of Joker. In addition to his acting prowess, Keoghan also utilizes his platform for charity work, serving as a brand ambassador for Dior, Barretstown and British luxury fashion house Burberry.