Liam Neeson Net Worth 2021, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Wiki and Career Details Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Family, Partner & Wiki

Real Name/Full Name Liam John Neeson
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Liam Neeson
Birth Place: Ballymena, County Antrim, North Ireland
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 7 June 1952
Age/How Old: 69 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 188 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6′ 2″
Weight: In Kilograms – 85 Kg
In Pounds – 187 lbs
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Light brown
Parents Name: Father –Bernard Neeson
Mother –Katherine Neeson
Siblings: Rosaleen, Bernadette, Elizabeth
School: Not known
College: Queen’s University Belfast
Religion: Christianity
Nationality: British-American
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Natasha Richardson
Kids/Children Name: Michael Richardson, Daniel Neeson
Profession: Actor
Net Worth: $160 million
Last Updated: August 2021

Liam John Neeson is popularly known as Liam Neeson. He is an actor from North Ireland who began his career in 1976 and has been recognized as the highest-grossing actor of all times. He first appeared in Lyric Player’s Theatre while in college, and since then, he has started appearing more in films. He rose into prominence after starring in Schindler’s List in 1993 as Oscar Schindler. As a result of his acting career, he has been nominated for various awards.

Well, how well do you know about Liam Neeson? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Liam Neeson’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Liam Neeson to date.

Biography and Early Life

Liam Neeson was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, North Ireland, on 7 June 1952. He is the son of Katherine Neeson, a cook, and Bernard Neeson, a school caretaker. His parents being Roman Catholic followers, he was named Liam after the local priest. He is the third born in a family of four, having three sisters. He loved boxing while growing up, and at the age of nine, he joined ALL Saints Youth Club for boxing lessons. He won several titles but discontinued when he was seventeen.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Liam Neeson in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Liam Neeson’s age is 69 years old as of today’s date 8th August 2021 having been born on 7 June 1952. Though, he is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 187 lbs in Pound and 85kg in Kilograms.

Education

During his teens while in school, Neeson began acting in school productions. His role model was Ian Paisley, who inspired him into acting. He was enrolled at Queen’s University Belfast to study Physics and Computer Science. Sean Thomas of Bohemian FC discovered his football talent while he was at Queen’s. He even played a game against Shamrock Rovers FC but was never offered any contract.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

In the early 1980S, Neeson was in a relationship with Helen Mirren after they had met in 1981 while working on Excalibur. They even lived together. In 1993, while performing on Anna Christie revival, he met Natasha Richardson, an actress. They started dating and got married on 3 July 1994. Together, they had two sons, Daniel and Michael. Richardson later died in 2009 after sustaining a severe head injury in a skiing accident. Her organs were donated by Neeson after her death.

Neeson has Irish, British and American citizenship after he was naturalized as an American citizen in 2009. He says he was a heavy smoker early in his career but later quit while he was working on Love Actually in 2003.

His mother died in June 2020 not attend her burial at Ballymena due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Is Liam Neeson Gay?

Neeson is straight as far as sexual orientation is concerned. He is neither gay nor bisexual and has had no such rumors. He was married to Natasha Richardson until she met her death in 2009. He had two sons with his wife, Natasha.

Professional Career

Neeson worked a number of casual jobs after leaving University, such as forklift operator at Guinness Brewery and truck driver. For two years, he attended teachers training college in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He joined Lyric Players’ Theatre and performed for two years. He played Jesus Christ and Evangelist in the 1978 film Pilgrim’s Progress.

While playing a role as Lennie Small on Of Mice and Men in 1980, John Boorman, a filmmaker, recognized him and gave him a role in Excalibur as Sir Gawain. He moved to London, where he continued working on stage on films such as Anna Christie and Nell, where he met his future wife, Natasha Richardson.

Again, he was recognized by Steven Spielberg while starring Anna Christine. He gave him a role in the film Schindler’s List as Oscar Schindler, a part that made him more famous. In 2001, he was the narrator of Journey into the Amazing Caves documentaries. He hosted an episode in NBC Saturday Live show in 2004.

Neeson has starred in action films, including Taken in 2008 and action thriller, Unknown in 2011. He has also voiced the film “The Chronicles of Narnia” as Aslan, from 2005 to 2010 and also voiced “A Monster Calls” in 2016.

Awards

Neeson has received a number of award nominations during the time he has been in his career. He has been nominated for Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor. He has also received three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor. The Irish Times listed him number seven on the greatest film actors in Ireland in 2020.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Liam Neeson in 2021

Liam Neeson had had great achievements in his career and has accumulated a net worth of $160 million as of 2021. He has made his wealth from the numerous films that he has appeared in. He has also lent his voice in several films.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  • Neeson was nominated to be a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in March 2011.
  • He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast, four decades after graduating with Physics and Computer Science.
  • He received the freedom of the Borough on 28 January 2013 from Ballymena Borough Council.

Liam Neeson has become one of the most popular actors in the world. He has appeared in many films and collaborated with other popular stars in the acting industry. He is a great talent which has given him a good and comfortable living from the amount of income he is making from his career.