Liam Neeson Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography): 
Liam John Neeson, born June 7, 1952, transformed from an amateur boxer in Northern Ireland to one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. Initially working as a forklift operator and truck driver, he found his calling in theater before conquering cinema. Known for his commanding presence and distinctive voice, Neeson's career skyrocketed after "Schindler's List" (1993). Following the tragic loss of his wife Natasha Richardson in 2009, he reinvented himself as an action star in his late 50s with the "Taken" franchise. Beyond acting, he's a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and advocate for various charitable causes.
Early Years of Liam Neeson
• The Irish-born actor spent his youth as an amateur boxer, winning several regional championships before a concussion at age 17 made The Fighter hang up his gloves for good.
• Before fame, Tall Liam (standing at 6'4") operated a forklift at Guinness Brewery and briefly studied physics and computer science at Queen's University Belfast.
• The Future Star discovered acting while working as a substitute teacher, where he impressed colleagues with his natural theatrical abilities in school productions.
Career Breakthrough for Liam Neeson
• The Dramatic Force caught Steven Spielberg's attention through his performance in "Darkman" (1990), leading to his iconic role as Oskar Schindler.
• The versatile performer shocked audiences by turning down the role of James Bond in 1994, believing action films might limit his dramatic acting opportunities.
• The Late Bloomer achieved mainstream action stardom at 56 with "Taken" (2008), proving age is just a number in Hollywood.
Lesser-Known Facts about Liam Neeson
• The Gentle Giant once worked as a teacher in Newcastle and still keeps in touch with some of his former students from his teaching days.
• Our Irish Star was actually considered for the role of Lincoln before Daniel Day-Lewis, and had spent years researching the president's life.
• The Voice Artist has narrated several nature documentaries for National Geographic, though these works often go unnoticed in his filmography.
Controversy around Liam Neeson
• The Actor sparked debate in 2019 with his controversial comments about revenge, leading to widespread media discussion and subsequent apology.
• The Public Figure faced criticism for defending Dustin Hoffman amid harassment allegations, later retracting his statements after public backlash.
• The Star stirred controversy with his comments about gun control in America, despite starring in multiple films featuring firearms.
Awards & Recognition received by Liam Neeson
• The Academy acknowledged his talent with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for "Schindler's List" (1993), though he didn't win.
• The Respected Actor received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2000 from Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama.
• The Irish Icon was awarded the Distinguished Service for the Irish Abroad Award in 2017 by the Irish government for promoting Ireland globally.