Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Liam John Neeson, OBE is an actor from Northern Ireland. In 1976, he joined the Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast for two years. He then acted in the Arthurian film, Excalibur. Between 1982 and 1987, Neeson starred in five films; most notably alongside Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins in The Bountyand Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission. He landed a leading role alongside Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth7 June 1952
CityBallymena, Northern Ireland
CountryIreland
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The putting on of vestments and lighting candles, it's a wonderful ritual that never changes from one Mass to another.
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Queen's University flies the flag for the arts in Northern Ireland and beyond.
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I do shadow boxing and use a heavy bag, but I don't spar with anyone.
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Your compassion is a weakness your enemies will not share,