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Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson (born 7 June, 1952) is a Northern Irish (British) actor.
He was born William John Neeson in Ballymena, County Antrim, and was a former youth boxing champion. He has made numerous films and a hit single, and has been called the world's most attractive man. High-profile appearances include the lead roles in Schindler's List (for which he received an Oscar nomination), Rob Roy, Michael Collins and Star Wars: the Phantom Menace.
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Schindler's List in 1993.
Was named an Officer of the Order of British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II on New Year's Honours List, 1999.
He is married to actress Natasha Richardson, and father of two sons.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Godfrey of Ibelin |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Ducard |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Alfred Kinsey |
| 2003 | Love Actually | Daniel |
| 2002 | K-19: The Widowmaker | Mikhail Polenin |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | 'Priest' Vallon |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I | Qui-Gon Jinn |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Michael Collins |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Robert Roy MacGregor |
| 1994 | Nell | Dr. Jerome 'Jerry' Lovell |
| 1993 | Schindler's List | Oskar Schindler |
| 1992 | Leap of Faith | Will |
| 1990 | Darkman | Darkman/Peyton Westlake |
| 1988 | The Dead Pool | Peter Swan |
| 1986 | The Mission | Fielding |
| 1984 | Ellis Island | Kevin Murray |
| 1984 | The Bounty | Charles Churchill |
| 1983 | Krull | Kegan |
| 1981 | Excalibur | Gawaine |
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