| Full Name | William John Neeson |
| Profession | Actor |
| Famous Role | Oskar Schindler in Schindler’s List.
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| Physical Stats & More |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 188 cm
in meters– 1.88 m
in feet inches– 6’ 2” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 85 kg
in pounds- 187 lbs |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1952 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 66 |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Birthplace | Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | British, American |
| Hometown | Ballymena, Northern Ireland, UK |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Educational Qualifications | An Undergraduate in Physics and Computer Science from Queen’s University, Belfast
Attended and graduated from the Gaiety School of Drama in Dublin, Ireland |
| Debut | Film: Pilgrim’s Progress (1978)
TV: Play For Today (1978)
Video Games (Voice Role): Batman Begins (2005) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address (Fan mail) | Liam Neeson
ARG
4A Exmoor Street
London W10 6BD
UK |
| Awards, Honors, Achievements | • In 1993, nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actor for Schindler’s List
• In 1996, nominated for the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor for Michael Collins
• In 2004, he won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for Kinsey
• In 2009, awarded an honorary doctorate by Queen’s University, Belfast
• In 2013, Nesson received The Freedom of The Borough from the Ballymena Borough Council
• In 2016, the Irish film and Television Academy (IFTA) honored him with the Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award
• In 2017, Richtopia (a UK-based Company) listed him at no 74 in the list of 200 most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide |
| Controversies | • There were rumors about Neeson converting to Islam, which he had denied. However, the actor had expressed an affection for the Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer that he grew accustomed to while filming Taken 2 in Istanbul.
• Neeson attracted controversy for his comments on the ongoing sexual harassment scandal in Hollywood on the “Late Show” against Dustin Hoffman.
• When Nesson was offered the “Freedom of the Town of Ballymena” by the Ballymena Borough Council, it attracted a controversy; as members of the Democratic Unionist Party expressed their dissent on Nesson’s previous comment that he felt like a “second-class citizen growing up as Catholic in his city.” |
| Girls, Affairs, and More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Helen Mirren, British Actress (1980-1985)
• Julia Roberts, American Actress (1988-1990)
• Barbra Streisand, American Singer (1991)
• Brooke Shields, American Actress (1992)
• Natasha Richardson, British Actress (1993-2009)
• Freya St. Johnston, British Business (2010-2012)
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| Marriage Date | July 3, 1994 |
| Family |
| Wife/Spouse | Natasha Richardson, British Actress (died in 2009)
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| Children | Sons– Micheál Richard Antonio Neeson (born June 22, 1995) and Daniel Jack Neeson (born August 27, 1996).
Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Bernard Neeson (a school caretaker)
Mother– Katherine “Kitty” Neeson (a cook)
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| Favorite Things |
| Favorite Quotes | • “But, you know, sex is controversial, it just is and it always will be.”
• “I’m a big believer in acts of kindness, no matter how small.” |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover
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| Money Factor |
| Salary (approx.) | $26 million |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $85 million |
