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- Born June 7, 1952
- Birth Place: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Birth Name: William John Neeson
- Height: 6'4"
- Wife: Natasha Richardson
- Notable Role: Oskar Schindler, Schindler's List
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Liam Neeson is an Academy, Golden Globe and Tony award-nominated actor who has starred in such films as Schindler's List, Kinsey, Batman Begins and the Star Wars films.
On March 16, 2009, Neeson's wife Natasha Richardson was on a ski lesson on Montreal while her husband was filming Chloe nearby. She fell during the less and later was rushed to the hospital. On March 18, 2009, she was taken off life support and passed away.
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Early Life
William John Neeson was born in Ballymena, Country Antrim, Ireland. In his youth he would practice boxing, was a forklift operator, truck driver and assistant architect.Film Career
After working odd jobs and appearing in theater productions, director John Boorman cast him in his period epic Excalibur. He would then establish himself as a popular character actor working in such films as The Mission, The Dead Pool and Next of Kin. He would land his first starring role in the Sam Raimi film Darkman. He would then establish himself as one of the most popular leading actors in Hollywood with work in such films as Husband and Wives and his Oscar nominated performance in the Academy Award winning film Schindler's List directed by Steven Spielberg. Neeson's successful career has led him to since work with the top directors in the business such as Neil Jordan in Michael Collins, George Lucas in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Martin Scorsese in Gangs of New York, and Christopher Nolan in Batman Begins.Liam Neeson Timeline
- 1981: Excalibur
- 1993: Schindler's List
- 1996: Michael Collins
- 1999: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- 2004: Kinsey
- 2005: "Kingdom of Heaven"
- 2005: Batman Begins
- 2005: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- 2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- 2009: Lincoln
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Liam Neeson Questions
is Liam Neeson dating again? 2 AnswersI don't think so. Two months ago, he said he and his children were taking "each day as it comes" and by that statement, I don't think he meant dating again. read more
Is Liam Neeson really the guy to play Col. John Hannibal Smith? 1 Answeryes! definitely after his performance in Taken! read more
What are your thoughts on the casting of A-Team movie? 1 AnswerI think Liam Neeson is a talented actor, and he has shown plenty of versatility in his roles. I think he'll be great! read more
What exactly did Liam do to Noel to make him quit Oasis? 5 AnswersAccording to an AP Article that quotes a letter that Gallagher wrote to his fans: The posting says "the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my... read more
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Liam Neeson Timeline
- Note: Several of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- June 7,1952: Born
- 1981: Excalibur
- 1993: Schindler's List
- 1993: Meets future wife, Natasha Richardson, while working on Anna Christie
- 1996: Michael Collins
- 1999: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- 2004: Kinsey
- 2005: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- 2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- 2008: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea | IMDb Listing
- 2009: Lincoln
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It's been said before... Taken is 20 mins of story, 90 mins of Liam Neeson kicking total ass. Great lunch time viewing!
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@craigkack me too, cept mine was with Liam neeson
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"Five minuts of haven" muy buena, tensa y profunda con Liam Neeson, del director de El Hundimiento y El Experimento
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You know, I think the only cure for this day is going home and watching Liam Neeson beat the shit out of people. Rrrrawr.
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