Liam Neeson

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Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson, born as William John Neeson OBE on June 7, 1952, is a renowned Northern Irish actor. Neeson has received several accolades which include nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. In 2020, he was placed seventh on The Irish Times list of Ireland's 50 Greatest Film Actors, and was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000.

Neeson's career took off with his film debut in 1978 movie Pilgrim's Progress. His early roles include Excalibur (1981), The Bounty (1984), The Mission (1986), and Husbands and Wives (1992). He rose to prominence with his portrayal of Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List in 1993. Other key roles include Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), as Ra's al Ghul in Batman Begins (2005), and Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia. He has also acted in the action thriller series Taken (2008–2014) and the drama Silence (2016). He joined the Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast in 1976 for two years and earned two Tony Award nominations for his performances in the revival of Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie (1992) and The Crucible (2002). He portrayed Oscar Wilde in David Hare's The Judas Kiss (1998).

63 movies
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Given Name: William John Neeson

Born: Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Citizenship: Ireland, United States

Birthday: June 7, 1952

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 1976-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Natasha Richardson

Explore the awards and nominations Liam Neeson has received throughout their career.


16th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards 2020

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Best Actor in a Leading Role

Ordinary Love

62nd Golden Globe Awards 2005

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Kinsey

20th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2005

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Best Male Lead

Kinsey

54th Golden Globe Awards 1997

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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Michael Collins

66th Academy Awards 1994

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Actor in a Leading Role

Schindler's List

51st Golden Globe Awards 1994

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Schindler's List

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