Liam Neeson

Date of Birth: June 7, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Liam Neeson is an acclaimed Northern Irish actor, born on June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. He began his career in the late 1970s with small roles in films and television. Neeson gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s with his role in “Schindler’s List” (1993), directed by Steven Spielberg, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Over the years, he has become a versatile actor known for his work in a variety of genres, including drama, action, and thriller. Some of his notable films include “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999), “Taken” (2008), and “The Grey” (2011). Neeson’s commanding presence and distinctive voice have made him a favorite in Hollywood. Outside of acting, he has been involved in various charitable activities and has spoken openly about his personal tragedies, including the death of his wife Natasha Richardson in 2009.

5 Interesting Facts about Liam Neeson

1. Liam Neeson was an amateur boxer in his youth and won several regional titles before pursuing acting.

2. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000 for his services to drama.

3. Neeson turned down the role of James Bond in the mid-1990s because his late wife, Natasha Richardson, said she wouldn’t marry him if he took the role.

4. He was named after the local priest, Father Liam Neeson, who was a friend of his parents.

5. Neeson has voiced Aslan, the lion, in “The Chronicles of Narnia” film series.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Liam Neeson

1. “I will find you, and I will kill you.” — “Taken” (2008)

2. “Some mornings you wake up and think, gee, I look handsome today. Other days I think, what am I doing in the movies? I wanna go back to Ireland and drive a forklift.”

3. “Acting is invigorating. But I don’t analyse it too much. It’s like a dog smelling where it’s going to do its toilet in the morning.”

4. “I think I survived by running away some. Running away to work.”

5. “I never did think of myself as handsome–terribly attractive, yes, but not handsome.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Liam Neeson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $145 million.

Children

Liam Neeson has two sons with his late wife Natasha Richardson: 1. Micheál Richardson (born June 22, 1995), who is also an actor. 2. Daniel Neeson (born August 27, 1996), who works in the fashion and eco-friendly industries.