William John Neeson

nickname

Liam, Neeson, Will

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

nationality

training

Liam was present at All Saints Primary School in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

In 1971, Liam went to Queen’s University Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland , to study physics and computer science, but dropped out because he had to work for the Guinness brewery.

He then attended St Mary’s Teaching College, Belfast, Northern Ireland for two years.

Liam graduated from Drama School in Dublin, Ireland.

occupation

Actor, soundtrack producer

family

• Father – Bernard Neeson (Principal)
• Mother – Katherine Brown Neeson (Cook)
• Siblings – Elizabeth Neeson (Older Sister), Bernadette Neeson (Older Sister), Rosaline Neeson (Older Sister)
• Others – Vanessa Redgrave (Mother-in-law), Tony Richardson (Father-in-law), Joely Richardson (Sister-in-law)

Manager

Liam is signed to ARG (Talent Agency) based in London, UK.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm

weight

225 lbs or 102 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Liam Neeson vom –

• Helen Mirren (1980 – 1985) – Liam and Helen began dating while they were on set filming the movie The Excalibur . Their relationship lasted four years beforethey broke up. In one of the interviews, Helen said that it was difficult for her to let go of Liam because they went through many things together and because their love was so pure.

• Janice Dickinson (1985) – Liam and Janice started dating somewhere around town in the mid ’80s when Liam ended his relationship with British actress Helen Mirren. Many tabloids pointed out that this is potential RUMOR as Liam’s love for Helen was still very strong at the time, even after their split.

• Julia Roberts (1988 – 1990) – Julia Roberts was one of Liam’s previous girlfriends as well. Despite the fact that Julia was 19 years old when they started dating, in 1988 they both began a romantic relationship. At the same time, they lived together in a house in Venice, California. Their relationship reached the stage where they got engaged, but only for a short time before they split in 1990.

• Barbra Streisand – In September 1991, Liam began dating popular singer Barbra Streisand. These two had a brief date before breaking up.

• Brooke Shields (1991 – 1992) – Liam began dating American actress Brooke Shields in December 1991 and they began a relationship shortly thereafter. Their relationship lasted about three months when they broke up.

• Natasha Richardson (1992 – 2009) – Liam met Natasha on the set of the film Nell in January 1993. They bonded immediately and started a relationship. After a year, they married on July 3, 1994. These two were together until 2009, when Natasha suffered serious head injuries that resulted in her death in a skiing accident at Mont Tremblant Resort. Liam and Natasha had two children, Michael Neeson (born June 22, 1995) and Daniel Jack Neeson (born August 27, 1996).

• Freya St. Johnston (2010 – 2012) – 18 months after his wife’s death, Liam began dating 30-year-old blonde Freya St. Johnston in August 2010. They had been spotted in NYC and London both holding hands. Although there have been claims that these two got engaged, to date there is no reliable source that can confirm this information as true or false. Freya and Liam split in October 2012.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Irish accent
• Height 193 cm
• gritty voice

measurements

His body measurements like chest, arms and waist are not known.

shoe size

12 (US) or 11.5 (UK) or 45 (EU) or 28.6 cm (JAP)

brand promotion

Liam is UNICEF’s Irish Goodwill Ambassador.

He appeared in the 2015 Clash of Clans Super Bowl commercial.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Known for

His role as Oscar Shindler in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Shinlder List .

Also Liam is known for his roles in the films Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace , Taken 1, Taken 2 and Taken 3 , Batman Begins , Clash of the Titans , Les Miserables and others.

first movie

He appeared in the 1978 film called Pligrim’s Progress playing one of the lead roles as Jesus Christ .

First TV show

His first appearance on a television show was in 1978 when he played the role of Dermont in the television series Play for Tonight in the episode Dinner at the Sporting Club.

Personal trainer

Liam had coached 12 films in a row with Mark Vanselow.

In one of the interviews, Liam said that although he (Liam) is a 62-year-old actor, working with Mark brought great results.

Training to keep Liam in the best possible shapeWhile tending to those injured muscles, Vanselow is the go-to choice for everyone, says a friend of Mark’s. Mark says many trainers make the wrong decisions by giving every client the same workout regimen instead of first defining that person’s fitness needs.

More information on Liam’s personal trainer can be found HERE.

Liam Neeson favorite things

• Food – arugula, figs, blue cheese salad

Liam Neeson facts

1. At the age of nine, Liam started boxing at All Saints Youth Club and later became an Amateur Senior Boxing Champion.
2. He was named Liam after the local priest.
3. Liam took the stage at the age of 11 after being offered the lead role in a school play.
4. He stood trial at a football club in Dublin and played a game as a substitute against Shamrock.
5. He once worked as a truck driver.
6. Before discovering acting, he wanted to be a teacher.
7. Liam joined the Lyric Players’ Theater in Belfast in 1976.
8. He voiced the main character James in the Fallout 3 video game .
9. He voiced the lion from Aslan in the film Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian in 2008.
10. Liam quit smoking in 2003.
11. Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace are Liam’s favorite football clubs.
12. He was number 74 in Empire magazine ‘s 100 sexiest stars in film history.
13. He loves fly fishing.