Liam Neeson Biography
Liam John Neeson was born on June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Schindler's List and starred in Star Wars and Batman Begins before reinventing himself as a late-career action star with Taken. He was married to actress Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her death in 2009, and they had two sons.
Personal Life
Who are Liam Neeson's parents?
Unknown
Was Liam Neeson married?
Liam Neeson was married once, to Natasha Richardson (1994–None).
Did Liam Neeson have children?
Liam Neeson had 2 children: Micheál Richardson, Daniel Neeson.
What religion was Liam Neeson?
Liam Neeson was Catholic.
What was Liam Neeson's ethnicity?
Liam Neeson was of Irish heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Schindler's List (1993) — Watch on Amazon
- Star Wars: Episode I (1999) — Watch on Amazon
- Batman Begins (2005) — Watch on Amazon
- Taken (2008) — Watch on Amazon
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Awards
- BAFTA nomination for Schindler's List
- Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (1994)
Facts About Liam Neeson
- Earned an Oscar nomination for playing Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List
- Reinvented himself as an action star at age 56 with Taken
- Voiced Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia films
- Was married to actress Natasha Richardson until her death in 2009
Liam Neeson Quotes
"I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you."
Legacy
Liam Neeson bridges prestige drama and hard-edged action, proving that a leading action star could emerge in his fifties and anchor a global franchise.
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Last verified: 2026-08-17