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 Liam Neeson at the Toronto International Film Festival 2006. |
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| Born | William John Neeson June 7, 1952 Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Spouse(s) | Natasha Richardson (1994-) |
William John "Liam" Neeson OBE (born June 7, 1952) is an Academy Award-nominated Irish actor. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ballymena ( is a Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. County Antrim ( Contae Aontroma or simply Aontroim in Irish) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, and one of nine counties Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Natasha Jane Richardson (born May 11, 1963) is an English actress known for her performances on stage and in Feature films She The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works He is arguably best known for his role as Oskar Schindler in the 1993 film Schindler's List, and has since been involved in several other popular films, including Star Wars and The Chronicles of Narnia. Oskar Schindler ( 28 April 1908 &ndash 9 October 1974) was a Sudeten German Industrialist credited with saving almost 1200 Schindler's List is a Biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. Star Wars is an epic Space opera franchise initially conceived by George Lucas during the 1970s and significantly expanded The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of Fantasy films from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media based on the series of novels He has also continued to play real-life characters, including Michael Collins and Alfred Kinsey and is also set to play President Abraham Lincoln in a biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg. Michael John ("Mick" Collins (Mícheál Seán Ó Coileáin 16 October 1890 &ndash 22 August 1922 was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23 1894 &ndash August 25 1956 was an American Biologist and professor of Entomology and Zoology, who in 1947 Abraham Lincoln (February 12 1809 &ndash April 15 1865 the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (Hon (born December 18 1946 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and producer.
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Biography
Early life
Neeson was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the son of Katherine "Kitty" (née Brown), a cook, and Barnard Neeson, a caretaker at the local Catholic girls' school. Ballymena ( is a Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. County Antrim ( Contae Aontroma or simply Aontroim in Irish) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, and one of nine counties Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of A Property caretaker is a person who cares for Real estate for trade or financial compensation and sometimes in exchange for rent-free living accommodations [1] He was called Liam, the Irish equivalent to William, after the local priest. [2] He was the third child in the family and the only boy among four siblings; his sisters are Elizabeth, Bernadette and Rosaline. [3] At age nine, Neeson began boxing lessons at the All Saints Youth Club. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, [4] It was at age eleven that Neeson first stepped on stage. His English teacher gave him the lead role in a school play, which he accepted because the girl he fancied would be starring. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States [5] From then on, he kept acting in school productions for the following years. [6] His interest in acting and decision to become an actor was also influenced by Ian Paisley whose church Neeson would sneak into. Ian Richard Kyle Paisley (born 6 April 1926 styled The Rt Hon Neeson has said of Paisley that "He had a magnificent presence and it was incredible to watch this six foot-plus man just bible-thumping away. . . It was acting but it was also great acting and stirring too. And his Baptisms skills are second to none. "[7]
Still boxing at sixteen, he had been Youth Heavyweight Champion of Ireland for three consecutive years, aided by his height.
Career
While at University, Neeson's abilities as a talented footballer emerged which resulted in him being spotted by Bohemian FC manager Seán Thomas. Bohemian FC ( An Cumann Peile Bóithéimeach) more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is an Irish Football (soccer club playing in the Seán Thomas was a former Irish football manager who died on June 24 1999. Neeson travelled to Dublin for a trial with the club, and featured briefly when he came on as a substitute in a game against Shamrock Rovers, replacing Tony O'Connell. Shamrock Rovers Football Club (Cumann Peile Ruagairí na Seamróige are a football club from Dublin, Ireland. Tony O'Connell (born in 1942 in Dublin) was an Irish Soccer player during the 1950s 1960s and 1970s Neeson was not offered a contract at the club and that remained his only performance in professional football.
After leaving university, Neeson returned to Ballymena and worked in a variety of small jobs, from fork-lift operator at Guinness to truck driver. Guinness (ˈɡɪnɪs is a popular Dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness ' brewery at St He also worked at a teacher-training college in Newcastle for two years before again returning to his hometown. Newcastle (in Irish: An Caisleán Nua, ie The New Castle is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. Neeson would get his first film experience in 1973, playing Jesus Christ in the religious film, Pilgrim's Progress directed by Ken Anderson. Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come by John Bunyan (published February 1678) is a Christian Allegory Ken or Kenneth Anderson may refer to Kenneth Anderson (boxer (born 1983 Scottish boxer Mr After a bet from co-workers at the architects' office where he worked, Neeson applied for an audition at the Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast. The Lyric Players' Theatre, more commonly known as The Lyric Theatre, or simply The Lyric, is an acting theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. [8] After two years there, Neeson moved to Dublin and joined the Abbey Theatre in 1977. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The Abbey Theatre (Amharclann na Mainistreach also known as the National Theatre of Ireland (Amharclann Náisiúnta na hÉireann is a Theatre located in Dublin In 1980, film-maker John Boorman saw him on stage, acting as Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men, and offered him the part of Sir Gawain in the upcoming Arthurian movie, Excalibur. John Boorman (born January 18, 1933) is an English filmmaker currently based in Ireland best known for his feature films such as Point Of Mice and Men is a Novella written by Nobel Prize -winning author John Steinbeck. Gawain (ˈgɔːwɪn or /gəˈweɪn/ also called Gwalchmei Gawan Gauvain Walewein etc King Arthur is a legendary British leader who according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders Excalibur is a 1981 Fantasy film which retells the legend of King Arthur. After Excalibur, Neeson moved to London, where he continued working on stage, small budget movies and TV series. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. He lived with the actress Helen Mirren at this time, whom he met working on Excalibur. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Dame Helen Mirren, DBE (born 26 July 1945 is an English stage, Film and Television actress. [9] Between 1982 and 1987, Neeson starred in five films; mostly notably alongside Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins in 1984's The Bounty. Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, AO (born January 3 1956 Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, CBE (born 31 December 1937 is a Welsh Film, stage and Television Actor. The Bounty is a 1984 Historical film made by Dino De Laurentiis Productions and distributed by Orion Pictures Corporation and
In 1987, Neeson made a conscious decision to move to Hollywood in order to star in high-profile roles. [9] That year, he starred alongside Cher and Dennis Quaid in crime thriller, Suspect. Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American Actor. Suspect is a 1987 crime thriller/courtroom drama starring Cher as Kathleen Riley Dennis Quaid as Eddie Sanger and Liam Neeson The role would bring Neeson critics' applause, but it was 1990's Darkman that would bring his name to the public attention. Darkman is a 1990 superhero Action film directed by Sam Raimi that was based on a Short story he wrote that paid homage Although the film gained success, Neeson's following years would not give him the same recognition. In 1993, he joined Ellis Island co-star, and future wife, Natasha Richardson in the Broadway play, Anna Christie. Natasha Jane Richardson (born May 11, 1963) is an English actress known for her performances on stage and in Feature films She Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Anna Christie is a play in four acts by Eugene O'Neill. It tells the story of a former prostitute who falls in love but runs into difficulty in turning her (They also worked together in Nell, released the following year. Nell is a 1994 Drama film starring Jodie Foster as a young woman who has to face other people for the first time after being raised ) Director Steven Spielberg, impressed by his performance, offered him the coveted role of Oskar Schindler, in the upcoming film about The Holocaust, Schindler's List. Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (Hon (born December 18 1946 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and producer. Oskar Schindler ( 28 April 1908 &ndash 9 October 1974) was a Sudeten German Industrialist credited with saving almost 1200 The Holocaust (from the Greek el ''ὁλόκαυστον'' (el-Latn holókauston holos, "completely" and kaustos, "burnt" also known as Schindler's List is a Biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. [10] His critically acclaimed performance later earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor; however, the award went to Tom Hanks for his performance in Philadelphia. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to recognize Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks (born July 9 1956 is an two-time Academy award and Emmy winning American Film actor, director Philadelphia is a 1993 Film revolving around HIV / AIDS, Homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia Neeson also garnered BAFTA and Golden Globes nominations for Schindler's List. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA is a British charity that hosts annual awards shows for film television television craft video games and forms of animation The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner
Schindler's List established Neeson as a widely sought after leading actor. A leading actor, leading actress, or simply lead, plays the role of the Protagonist in a film or play He later starred in period pieces Rob Roy (1995) and Michael Collins (1996), the latter earning him another Golden Globes nomination and a win for Best Starring Role at the Venice Film Festival. " Period piece " is phrase that is used to describe creative works Rob Roy is a historical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and released on April 7, 1995. Michael Collins a 1996 Biopic about Michael Collins, the Irish patriot and Revolutionary who died in the The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Neeson went onto star as Jean Valjean in the 1998 adaptation of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables and in The Haunting as Dr. Jean Valjean is the chief protagonist of Victor Hugo 's 1862 novel Les Misérables, or The Miserable Ones in English translation Victor-Marie Hugo ( ( February 26, 1802 – May 22, 1885) was a French Poet, Playwright, Novelist Les Misérables is a 1998 film version of Victor Hugo 's 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. The Haunting is a 1999 remake of the 1963 Horror film of the same name. David Marrow. In 1999, Neeson took on the role as Obi-Wan Kenobi's mentor, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, in George Lucas' much anticipated Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Fictional character in the Star Wars universe. The Jedi are members of a fictional monastic order in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy, created by George Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, principally portrayed by Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I George Walton Lucas Jr (born May 14, 1944) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, producer, Screenwriter Star Wars Episode I Phantom Menace is a 1999 military sci-fi film written and directed by George Lucas. His voice would later be used in Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones is a 2002 Film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales Neeson was to appear in the third prequel, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith as a Force Ghost, but a motorcycle accident prevented this and instead the character was mentioned only. A prequel is a work that portrays events and/or aspects of a previously completed narrative but is set prior to the existing narrative Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 Space opera Film written and directed by George Lucas. Due to his height (6 ft 4 in/193 cm), Neeson cost George Lucas an additional $150,000 in set design on The Phantom Menace. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. George Walton Lucas Jr (born May 14, 1944) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, producer, Screenwriter
Neeson narrated the 2001 documentaries Journey Into Amazing Caves and The Endurance: Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure. After being nominated for a Tony Award for his role opposite Laura Linney in The Crucible, Neeson teamed up with Harrison Ford in Kathryn Bigelow's submarine thriller K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) as Captain Mikhail Polenin and appeared in Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day-Lewis). The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is a three-time Academy Award -nominated a three time Golden Globe nominee and a three-time The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a play based upon the events in 1692, which led to the Salem Witch Trials, a series of hearings before Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an Academy Award - and BAFTA -nominated as well as Golden Globe -winning American Kathryn Bigelow (born 27 November 1951) is an American Film director. K-19 The Widowmaker is a movie released on July 19, 2002, about the first of many disasters that befell the Soviet submarine of the same name Gangs of New York is a 2002 Bildungsroman film set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City. Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (born November 11 1974 is a three-time Academy Award -nominated and Golden Globe -winning American film actor. Cameron Michelle Díaz (born August 30 1972 is a Golden Globe - BAFTA - and SAG -Award nominated U Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957 is an English actor He also played a recently widowed writer in Richard Curtis' ensemble comedy Love Actually (2003). For the former state representative from Washington State see Richard Curtis (politician Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis, CBE (born Love Actually is a 2003 British Romantic comedy Film written and directed by Richard Curtis. [11] His role as Alfred Kinsey in Kinsey again put Neeson up for nomination for a Golden Globe Award but he lost out to Leonardo DiCaprio for The Aviator. Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23 1894 &ndash August 25 1956 was an American Biologist and professor of Entomology and Zoology, who in 1947 Kinsey is a 2004 Biographical film written and directed by Bill Condon. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
In 2004, Neeson hosted an episode of the NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live. Early 21st century The 2000-2001 season of Saturday Night Live began yet another transitional phase The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City He starred as a redneck trucker, Marlon Weaver, in an "Appalachian Emergency Room" sketch and a hippie in a one-off sketch about two stoners (the other played by Amy Poehler) who attempt to borrow a police dog in order to find their lost stash of marijuana. Redneck refers to a Stereotype of usually Rural, Caucasian (i Amy Meredith Poehler (born September 16 1971 is an American Comedian and Actress. Despite vowing not to play any characters who were Irish stereotypes, Neeson did play a stereotypically Irish man named Lorken McArdle in the home makeover show parody "You Call This A House, Do Ya?"[12] In 2005, Neeson could be seen playing Godfrey of Ibelin, in Ridley Scott's epic adventure Kingdom of Heaven, Henri Ducard/Ra's Al Ghul in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and as Father Bernard in Neil Jordan's adaptation of Patrick McCabe's novel, Breakfast on Pluto. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate Barisan of Ibelin (died 1150 was an important figure in the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, and was the founder of the Ibelin family Sir Ridley Scott (born November 30 1937 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear) is a British Academy Award Nominated and Golden Globe Emmy Award and BAFTA Award winning Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 Epic film, directed by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. Ra's al Ghul, sometimes written Rā's al Ghūl (رأس الغول is a DC Comics Supervillain and an enemy of Batman. Christopher Jonathan James Nolan (born July 30 1970 is a Film director, writer and producer. Batman Begins is a 2005 American Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by Neil Jordan (born February 25, 1950) is an Academy Award -winning Irish filmmaker and Novelist He received the Academy Award Breakfast on Pluto is a 2005 Irish Comedy-drama film directed by Neil Jordan and based on the novel of the same name by Patrick McCabe (born March 27, 1955 in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland) is an Irish Novelist, known for his Breakfast on Pluto is a 1998 Novel by Patrick McCabe. The book was shortlisted for the 1998 Booker Prize, and was adapted for the screen Also in 2005, he voiced the role of a kindly priest on The Simpsons, who converted Bart and Homer to Catholicism. The year 2005 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2005. A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons Homer Jay Simpson is a main fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons and father of the eponymous family. [13] That same year, he gave his voice to the lion Aslan in the blockbuster fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Aslan, the "Great Lion " is the central character in The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 Fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson based on The Lion [14]
In 2007, Neeson starred in the American Civil War epic Seraphim Falls alongside Pierce Brosnan and Anjelica Huston. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Seraphim Falls is a 2007 film starring Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan. Pierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE Honour and so holds an honorary OBE Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe Award -winning American actress and former He is also set to star as Abraham Lincoln in a film directed by Steven Spielberg. Abraham Lincoln (February 12 1809 &ndash April 15 1865 the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (Hon (born December 18 1946 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and producer. [15] In preparation for the role, Neeson visited Washington, D.C. and read Lincoln's personal letters. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D He also visited Ford's Theatre, where the President was shot. Ford's Theatre is a historic Theatre in Washington DC, used for various The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, one of the last major events in the American Civil War, took place on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, when [16] He again gave his voice to Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). For the book see Prince Caspian. For the video game see The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian (video game. [17] Neeson's voice will also be featured in the video game, Fallout 3. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Fallout 3 is an Action role-playing game [18] The executive producer of the game, Todd Howard, said "This role was written with Liam in mind, and provides the dramatic tone for the entire game". Todd Howard is the current Executive producer for Bethesda Softworks, creators of The Elder Scrolls universe and videogame series [19] This is Neeson's second time voicing a video game character; his first was as Henri Ducard in the 2005 adaption of Batman Begins. Henri Ducard is a fictional character in the Batman Comic book universe Batman Begins is a 2005 Video game based on the film of the same name. Batman Begins is a 2005 American Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by
As of May 2008, Neeson is filming the role of Alistair Little in the BBC Northern Ireland/Big Fish Films television drama Five Minutes of Heaven, which tells the true story of a young Protestant man convicted of murdering a Catholic boy during The Troubles. [20]
In the Director's Commentary of the 2007 Transformers DVD, Michael Bay revealed that he had told the animators to seek inspiration from Liam Neeson in creating Optimus Prime's body language. Transformers is a 2007 Live-action Film adaptation of the ''Transformers'' franchise, directed by Michael Bay and Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American Film director and producer. This refers to the original character For other uses see Optimus Prime (disambiguation Optimus Prime (known as Convoy in Japan Body language is a term for Communication using Body movements or Gestures instead of or in addition to sounds verbal language or other communication
Neeson narrated the documentary Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, though the date of this is not known.
Personal life
Since July 3, 1994, Neeson has been married to actress Natasha Richardson, with whom he co-starred in Nell. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Natasha Jane Richardson (born May 11, 1963) is an English actress known for her performances on stage and in Feature films She Nell is a 1994 Drama film starring Jodie Foster as a young woman who has to face other people for the first time after being raised She is a daughter of the late director Tony Richardson and screen legend Vanessa Redgrave and thus a member of the theatrical Redgrave family; her sister is Joely Richardson. Tony Richardson ( June 5, 1928 – November 14, 1991) was an English theatre and Academy Award -winning film Vanessa Redgrave, CBE (born 30 January, 1937) is an English Academy Award, two-time Cannes Best Actress, The Redgrave family is a fifth-generation theatrical Dynasty. Joely Kim Richardson (born January 9, 1965) is an English[[ actress]] They have two sons, Micheál Richard Antonio (born June 22, 1995) and Daniel Jack (born August 28, 1996). Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The family home is in exurban Millbrook, New York. A commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential from which most of the Workforce commute out to earn their livelihood Millbrook is a Village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. Neeson turned down the 'Freedom of the town of Ballymena' offered to him by Ballymena Borough Council, because of objections made by members of the Democratic Unionist Party about his comments that he had felt like a 'second-class citizen' growing up as a Roman Catholic in the town. Ballymena Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The Democratic Unionist Party ( DUP) is the larger of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland. Neeson continues to practice the Catholic religion and has raised his children Catholic. [21]
Neeson was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in her 1999 New Year's Honours List. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery achievement or service to the United Kingdom.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Pilgrim's Progress | Jesus of Nazareth |
| 1981 | Excalibur | Gawain |
| 1982 | Merlin and the Sword (aka Arthur the King) | Grak |
| 1983 | Krull | Kegan |
| 1984 | The Bounty | Charles Churchill |
| Ellis Island | Kevin Murray | |
| 1986 | The Mission | Fielding |
| Lamb | Michael Lamb | |
| 1987 | Suspect | Carl Anderson |
| 1988 | Satisfaction | Martin Falcon |
| High Spirits | Martin Brogan | |
| The Dead Pool | Peter Swan | |
| The Good Mother | Leo Cutter | |
| 1989 | Next of Kin | Briar Gates |
| 1990 | Darkman | Peyton Westlake/Darkman |
| The Big Man | Danny Scoular | |
| 1991 | Under Suspicion | Tony Aaron |
| 1992 | Husbands and Wives | Michael Gates |
| Leap of Faith | Will | |
| 1993 | Ethan Frome | Ethan Frome |
| Schindler's List | Oskar Schindler | |
| 1994 | Nell | Dr. The year 1973 in film involved some significant events Events The Marx Brothers ' Zeppo Marx divorces his second The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come by John Bunyan (published February 1678) is a Christian Allegory Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) Events January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. Excalibur is a 1981 Fantasy film which retells the legend of King Arthur. Gawain (ˈgɔːwɪn or /gəˈweɪn/ also called Gwalchmei Gawan Gauvain Walewein etc Events June 10 = Steven Spielberg 's Science fiction PG-rating film E (Main list of acronyms and initialisms a - (s Atto A - (s Ampere A - (i acro (joke acronym Events February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York Krull is a 1983 heroic fantasy Film directed by Peter Yates and produced by Ron Silverman. Events The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name The Bounty is a 1984 Historical film made by Dino De Laurentiis Productions and distributed by Orion Pictures Corporation and Events April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries The Mission is a 1986 British film about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in Eighteenth century South America Lamb tells the story of a young priest Brother Sebastian who works in a the Borstal on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, referred as 'a finishing school Events January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago Illinois, to Suspect is a 1987 crime thriller/courtroom drama starring Cher as Kathleen Riley Dennis Quaid as Eddie Sanger and Liam Neeson Events Michael Jackson 's first film was Moonwalker Top grossing films (U Satisfaction is a 1988 movie starring Justine Bateman, which also featured future stars Julia Roberts and Liam Neeson. High Spirits is an 1988 comedy film directed by Neil Jordan. Set in a remote Irish castle High Spirits is a topsy-turvy comedy with The Dead Pool ( 1988) is the fifth and last film in the Dirty Harry film series, set in San Francisco California and starring Clint The Good Mother is a 1988 film starring Diane Keaton. Plot Summary The novel and the film are about a divorced mother named Anna Dunlap who had Events Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton Georgia for $20 million Next of Kin is a 1989 Action film directed by John Irvin and starring Patrick Swayze, Adam Baldwin, Liam Neeson The year 1990 in film involved some significant events Events CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for Darkman is a 1990 superhero Action film directed by Sam Raimi that was based on a Short story he wrote that paid homage The year 1991 in film involved some significant events Events April 28 - Bonnie The year 1992 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages Husbands and Wives is a 1992 American film directed and written by Woody Allen. Leap of Faith is a 1992 American Drama film, directed by Richard Pearce and starring Steve Martin and Debra Winger The year 1993 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages Ethan Frome is a novel that was released in 1911 by the Pulitzer Prize -winning American author Edith Wharton. Schindler's List is a Biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. Oskar Schindler ( 28 April 1908 &ndash 9 October 1974) was a Sudeten German Industrialist credited with saving almost 1200 The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Nell is a 1994 Drama film starring Jodie Foster as a young woman who has to face other people for the first time after being raised Jerome 'Jerry' Lovell |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Robert Roy MacGregor |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Michael Collins |
| Before and After | Ben Ryan | |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean |
| Everest | Narrator | |
| 1999 | The Haunting | Dr. The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris Rob Roy is a historical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and released on April 7, 1995. Robert Roy MacGregor, (baptized March 7, 1671 – December 28, 1734) usually known simply as Rob Roy The year 1996 in film involved some significant events Major releases this year included Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient Michael Collins a 1996 Biopic about Michael Collins, the Irish patriot and Revolutionary who died in the Michael John ("Mick" Collins (Mícheál Seán Ó Coileáin 16 October 1890 &ndash 22 August 1922 was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for For the Star TrekVoyager episode see Before and After (VOY. Before and After is a 1996 film, based on the 1992 novel The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Les Misérables is a 1998 film version of Victor Hugo 's 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. Everest is a 70mm IMAX Documentary film about the struggles one undergoes in climbing Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s The Haunting is a 1999 remake of the 1963 Horror film of the same name. David Marrow |
| Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace | Qui-Gon Jinn | |
| 2000 | Gun Shy | Charlie Mayo |
| 2001 | Journey into Amazing Caves | Narrator |
| 2002 | The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition | Narrator |
| K-19: The Widowmaker | Mikhail Polenin | |
| Gangs of New York | 'Priest' Vallon | |
| 2003 | Love Actually | Daniel |
| Coral Reef Adventure | Narrator | |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Alfred Kinsey |
| 2005 | episode of The Simpsons | Father Sean (voice) |
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Godfrey of Ibelin |
| Batman Begins | Henri Ducard/Ra's Al Ghul | |
| Breakfast on Pluto | Father Bernard | |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Aslan (voice) | |
| 2007 | Seraphim Falls | Carver |
| The Birth of Christ | Narrator | |
| 2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Aslan (voice) |
| Taken | Bryan | |
| The Other Man | Peter | |
| Five Minutes of Heaven | Adult Alistair Little[20] | |
| 2009 | Lincoln | Abraham Lincoln |
| 2010 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Aslan (voice) |
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- ^ Liam Neeson Biography. Star Wars Episode I Phantom Menace is a 1999 military sci-fi film written and directed by George Lucas. Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, principally portrayed by Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I The year 2000 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films Please note that following the tradition of the The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages The year 2002 in film involved some significant events The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Endurance is a 2000 documentary film directed by George Butler about Ernest Shackleton's failed antarctic expedition in 1914 K-19 The Widowmaker is a movie released on July 19, 2002, about the first of many disasters that befell the Soviet submarine of the same name Gangs of New York is a 2002 Bildungsroman film set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City. The year 2003 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings The Return Love Actually is a 2003 British Romantic comedy Film written and directed by Richard Curtis. Coral Reef Adventure is a 70mm Documentary film released in 2003 to IMAX theaters. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Kinsey is a 2004 Biographical film written and directed by Bill Condon. Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23 1894 &ndash August 25 1956 was an American Biologist and professor of Entomology and Zoology, who in 1947 The year 2005 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2005. The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper Kingdom of Heaven is a 2005 Epic film, directed by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. Barisan of Ibelin (died 1150 was an important figure in the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, and was the founder of the Ibelin family Batman Begins is a 2005 American Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by Henri Ducard is a fictional character in the Batman Comic book universe Ra's al Ghul, sometimes written Rā's al Ghūl (رأس الغول is a DC Comics Supervillain and an enemy of Batman. Breakfast on Pluto is a 2005 Irish Comedy-drama film directed by Neil Jordan and based on the novel of the same name by The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 Fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson based on The Lion Aslan, the "Great Lion " is the central character in The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, Seraphim Falls is a 2007 film starring Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan. A narrator (or the extremely rarely used female equivalent narratress) is within any story (literary work movie play verbal account etc For the book see Prince Caspian. For the video game see The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian (video game. Aslan, the "Great Lion " is the central character in The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and Taken is a 2008 thriller / Action film starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace. 2009 in film has numerous films in production to be released in 2009 as well as films that have announced release dates but have yet to begin filming Abraham Lincoln (February 12 1809 &ndash April 15 1865 the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a Fantasy novel for children by C Aslan, the "Great Lion " is the central character in The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
- ^ Mansfield, Stephanie (1993-12). Liam Neeson Puts the Kettle On. GQ. Retrieved on 2007-05-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João
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- ^ Star who shone in the boxing ring. BBC News Online (2006-12-13). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
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- ^ Neeson Reveals Paisley Influnce. BBC News Online (2007-12-5). Retrieved on 2007-12-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations.
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- ^ de Vries, Hilary (1993-07-03). Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Liam Neeson. Newsday. Retrieved on 2007-05-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João
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- ^ Springfield Fever. Entertainment Weekly (2004-10-05). Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
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- ^ Fleming, Michael. "Lincoln logs in at DreamWorks: Spielberg, Neeson eye Abe pic", Variety, 2005-01-11. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Retrieved on 2007-01-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
- ^ Evry, Max (2007-01-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Liam Neeson Talks Lincoln. ComingSoon. net. Retrieved on 2007-05-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter.
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- ^ Gaudiosi, John (2007-05-08). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Fallout 3' recruits Neeson. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Gibbon, David (2007-05-09). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Liam Neeson to lead 'Fallout 3'. DigitalSpy. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
- ^ a b Holmwood, Leigh. "Nesbitt and Neeson set for Ulster drama", guardian.co.uk, 2008-05-08. guardiancouk, formerly known as Guardian Unlimited, is a British website owned by the Guardian Media Group. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Blaney, Retta. 'Acting Is a Form of Prayer'. BeliefNet. Retrieved on 2007-07-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and
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| NAME | Neeson, Liam |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Neeson, William John |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 7, 1952 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
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