Liam Neeson is a famous Irish actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Over the last three decades, he has made an appearance in more than 60 films, both big-budget, and small-budget.
Liam Neeson is best known for his role as Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List, Michael Collins in Michael Collins, and Star Wars.
So, are you curious about him? Then, keep reading this blog.
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William John Neeson, known as Liam Neeson, was born on June 7, 1952. He is a Northern Irish actor.
He became known during the 1980s for playing a wide range of characters, including the romantic lead in Five Minutes of Heaven, the titular role of Schindler's List and Michael Collins, and Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List.
Hollywood superstar Liam Neeson is known for his work in film on both the large and small screens.
Recognized globally as a symbol of excellence, he has been nominated for countless awards, including an Oscar. He was named one of the greatest movie actors of all time by Empire magazine in 2008.
The Rise to Fame of Liam Neeson
Liam joined the Lyric Player's Theatre in Belfast for two years and later acted in the film Excalibur.
Liam's first film experience was playing Jesus Christ in Pilgrim's Progress.
Liam starred in five films, including The Bounty and The Mission, between 1982 and 1987. He became a leading role in Next of Kin and rose to fame in his role as Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List.
Since then, he has starred in some of the best successful films:
- Nell
- Michael Collins
- Les Misérables
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
- Kinsey
- Batman Begins
- Taken
- The Grey
- Silence
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- A Monster Calls
Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson
Liam's interest in the film industry escalated after being cast in Anna Christie's play on Broadway in 1993. Shortly after, he met actress Natasha Richardson, and they eventually fell in love.
After a year of dating, they decided to tie the knot together and married on July 3, 1994. They have two sons together named Micheál and Daniel.
Unfortunately, however, it wasn't to last.
On March 18, 2009, Natasha suffered head injuries due to a skiing accident that led to her tragic death. Liam donated Natasha's organs after her death.
See photos of Liam Neeson and Natasha and Richardson below.
Liam Neeson’s Honors and Awards
Liam was offered the "Freedom of the Town of Ballymena" by the Ballymena Borough Council in 2000. Members of a political party objected to him receiving the honor due to past statements he had made that were perceived as sectarian. Liam refused to comment further on the issue and did not accept the award.
Eventually, in January 2013, Liam received the Freedom of the Borough from Ballymena Borough Council during a ceremony.
In 2000, Liam received a British honor when he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in her New Year Honours.
In 2008, Liam was given an American Ireland Fund award for his great distinction to Ireland to advance education in West Africa. The ceremony took place during a gala in New York.
In 2009, at a ceremony in New York, Liam was honored with an honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast.
In 2016, Liam Neeson was the recipient of The Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award from The Irish Film and Television Academy.
Liam Neeson was listed by UK-based company Richtopia at number 74 in 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide. He was recently awarded a 2018 Distinguished Service for the Irish Abroad Award given to him by Ireland's own President Michael D Higgins, who recognized him as someone who "is making a contribution to humanity."
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