Liam Neeson Net Worth, Height, Wife, Age, Wiki, Bio

Introduction

Liam Neeson is an acclaimed Irish actor known for his work in Hollywood blockbusters as well as critically praised independent films. With his commanding presence and gravelly voice, Neeson has captivated audiences for over four decades.

Liam Neeson looking handsome

Bio/Wiki

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Full NameLiam John Neeson
Also Known AsN/A
Profession(s)Actor
Date of BirthJune 7, 1952
Age71 years old (as of 2023)
Place of BirthBallymena, Northern Ireland
NationalityIrish
Zodiac SignGemini
Ancestry & HeritageIrish and German ancestry

Physical Stats

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Height6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight91 kg or 201 lbs
Body MeasurementsChest – 48 Inches<br>Waist – 36 Inches<br>Biceps – 16 Inches
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourLight Brown (Semi-Bald)
Liam Neeson with his mother

Family & Relationships

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ParentsKatherine “Kitty” Neeson (mother), Bernard “Barney” Neeson (father)
SiblingsElizabeth Neeson (sister), Rosaleen Neeson (sister), Bernard Neeson (brother)
AffairsHelen Mirren (1980-1985), Julia Roberts (1988), Brooke Shields (1992)
RelationshipSingle
Partner/SpouseNatasha Richardson (m. 1994–2009 – her death)
ChildrenMicheál Neeson (born 1995), Daniel Neeson (born 1996)

Education & Early Life

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SchoolingSt Mary’s Primary School, Ballymena Tech High School
Higher EducationQueen’s University Belfast
Early LifeGrew up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles; Shy, quiet child who found solace in boxing and acting
Early InfluencesIan Paisley, Boxing, School and local theater productions

Career

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DebutPlayed Jesus Christ and Evangelist in Pilgrim’s Progress (1978)
Significant WorksSchindler’s List (1993), Michael Collins (1996), Star Wars: Episode I (1999), Batman Begins (2005), Taken (2008)
Awards & NominationsOscar nominee, BAFTA Award, Saturn Award, Drama Desk Award
FilmographyExcalibur (1981), The Bounty (1984), The Mission (1986), Darkman (1990), Schindler’s List (1993), Michael Collins (1996), Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Gangs of New York (2002), Batman Begins (2005), Taken (2008), The Grey (2011), Silence (2016), Widows (2018)
Voice WorkAslan in The Chronicles of Narnia films, Pilot in Battleship
Music VideosVan Morrison’s “Celtic Ray” (1984)
Tours & Live ShowsBroadway plays Anna Christie (1993) and The Crucible (2002)
CollaborationsSteven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese
DocumentariesMichael Collins: Shadow Man (1996), Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted (2021)
Liam Neeson with Natasha Richardson

Net Worth & Assets

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Net Worth$145 Million
PropertiesApartments in New York City and London
Business VenturesCo-owner of NY’s The Smoke Joint restaurant
InvestmentsReal estate

Trivia & Miscellaneous

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Hobbies & InterestsFly fishing, boxing, soccer
ControversiesMade controversial comments about race and assault in 2019
Philanthropy & ActivismUNICEF ambassador, supporter of Médecins Sans Frontières and Friends of the Earth
Public ImageStoic, brooding and thoughtful; Heartthrob
Personal ChallengesWife Natasha’s untimely death in 2009
Notable Interviews60 Minutes interview in 2014
Publications & BooksPlayed William “Wild Bill” Hickok in A Million Ways to Die in the West: The Movie Novel
Personal AnecdotesUsed to deliver milk early mornings before school
Quotes“I never did think of myself as handsome–terribly ordinary, in fact.”
Liam Neeson talking on phone

Social Media & Online Presence

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Instagram Handle@liamneeson
Twitter Handle@liamneeson
Facebook HandleOfficialLiamNeeson

Legacy & Influence

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Cultural ReferencesHis Taken role solidified the trope of older tough guy action heroes
Achievements Outside ActingAppointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in 2011
MentorshipHelped launch Liam Neeson Film School in 2016
LegacyOne of Ireland’s most famous actors; Known for his versatility across different genres

With his commanding yet nuanced performances in historical dramas, acclaimed independent films, and blockbuster action movies, Liam Neeson has secured his place as a cinematic legend. His acting brilliance and cultural influence continue to inspire generations of performers.