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ActorBirth Name :
William John NeesonBirth Date :
June 07, 1952Birth Place :
Ballymena, Co. Antrim, UKSpouse :
Natasha Richardson (actress, 3-Jul-94 - 18-Mar-09) (her death)Claim to fame :
As Oskar Schindler in "Schindler's List" (1993)
First Official Look at 'The A-Team'
October 24, 2009 10:10:42Fans of "The A-Team" don't have to wait much longer for a real look at the new do-gooder mercenaries with the release of the film's first official photo. Standing in front of the mist and armed with guns are Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck, Quinton Jackson as B.A. Baracus, Sharlto Copley as H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdoch and Liam Neeson as Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith.
Before this official image was made available to view, a look at the new team was shared through a photo and a video from the set. The picture was taken from the film set in Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, September 30, while the video was a set visit from Entertainment Tonight. They mostly highlight on Cooper's character, Face.
Liam Neeson Joins the Cast of 'The Next Three Days'
October 05, 2009 04:10:47The cast of "The Next Three Days" are expanding with the addition of Liam Neeson. The actor who lends his voice to Aslan in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" has joined the already-signed actors which include Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks.
The Hollywood Reporter mentioned that Neeson's part will be a cameo. The 57-year-old will be filling in the shoes of an ex-convict. Having escaped from prison several times and wrote a book about it, his character will help Crowe's in plotting to break his wife out of prison. It is yet unclear whether he has joined the filming that has been kicked off Friday, October 2.
'Clash of the Titans': First Look at Zeus and Other Pics
October 03, 2009 09:10:32A batch of new photos for "Clash of the Titans" has been found. Five of the overall eight fresh images are stills from the action fantasy and are featured in the latest issue of Empire Magazine. The rest of them, meanwhile, are pictures from the set and are included in the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly.
All of the five stills present the leading character played by Sam Worthington, Perseus. Running amidst fire around him, leading a band of warrior and taking a hide behind a broken down pillar are some of the scenes he is seen in the photos. Meanwhile, most of the on-set pictures give out first look at Liam Neeson as Zeus.
Liam Neeson In Talks for Hannibal of 'The A-Team'
June 09, 2009 02:06:17A casting news is coming out for "The A-Team", linking actor Liam Neeson to one of the four major characters. According to Variety, the Bryan Mills of "Taken" is in negotiation with 20th Century Fox to star as the leader of the A-Team, Colonel John Smith who is more well known as Hannibal.
The 57-year-old reportedly is working out on the money issues with the studio. If all went according to plan, the Academy Award-nominated actor will replace actor George Peppard, who originated the master-of-disguise character in the '80s television series, and star opposite "The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper.
Will of Late Actress Natasha Richardson Uncovered
June 02, 2009 02:06:01The will of late actress Natasha Richardson, who passed away in March this year after suffering a head injury as a result of skiing accident, has been unveiled by New York Post. It is reported by the site that Natasha left her estate for her actor husband Liam Neeson.
Citing what it calls as documents of Natasha's will, New York Post reports she has named Liam and their best friend Aidan Quinn, as the executors of her estate. She, moreover, also granted $200,000 to her half-sister, Katharine Grimond Hess; $50,000 to Josephine Burke, an employee who lives in London; $20,000 to an unnamed aunt; and $10,000 to Kevin Mark Harris, a Queens resident who works in television as a costumer.
Liam Neeson's Touching Public Tribute to Late Wife Natasha Richardson
May 08, 2009 10:05:49Awarded with an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Queens University Belfast, at the British Consulate in N.Y.C. on Wednesday, May 6, Liam Neeson took time to pay tribute to his late wife, actress Natasha Richardson. During his acceptance speech, he emphasized the importance of art in helping him gets through the tough time after losing his wife in a skiing accident in March this year.
"Everybody assumes that actors are great public speakers. It's terrifying. Forgive me for reading it," the actor began his speech. "(Art) builds from pain, from misery, from a deep-seated hurt, a monument to the human heart that shines like a golden dome among roofs rain-glazed and leaden ..... I think it is a message that a university always gives its students in the end: It's time to move on, get on with your life. I got on with mine, and I'm still getting on."
Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes Join 'Clash of the Titans' Cast
April 09, 2009 03:04:34Upcoming action-drama-fantasy movie "Clash of the Titans" has two new cast, they are Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes. Both actors join the film's other stars, including Sam Worthington and Gemma Arterton.
It has been confirmed that Liam will portray the role of Zeus, the father of Perseus, who is played by Sam. His character is described as a wise yet sometimes ill-tempered king of the gods. As for Ralph, he is billed to star as Hades, ruler of the underworld who aims to dethrone Zeus and rule over all.
Liam Neeson's Sister Breaks Silence on Natasha Richardson's Death
March 23, 2009 01:03:03In the wake of Natasha Richardson's burial, Liam Neeson's sister Bernadette Sexton has opened up to the media about losing the film and stage actress. "We're completely bewildered and wish we could turn the clock back," she was quoted as telling reporters. "I've spoken to Liam but I'd rather not talk about it, it's too personal."
"Natasha was a wonderful friend, sister-in-law and auntie to my kids," Bernadette recalled. "She was just a warm, generous and lovely woman." Liam himself has not yet made a single statement for the media regarding the death of his wife. Natasha's family also remains silent on that matter.
Natasha Richardson Passed Away, Husband Liam Neeson Asks for Privacy
March 19, 2009 08:03:56British actress Natasha Richardson known for her performances on stage and in feature films has passed away on Wednesday, March 18 at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital after suffering head injury from a skiing accident earlier this week. She was 45.
In the wake of the tragic news, Natasha's husband, actor Liam Neeson, issued a statement trough a representative, saying he, "his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha." The statement continued, the family is "profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone," and asks "for privacy during this very difficult time."
Good Luck Clip From Luc Besson's 'Taken'
January 05, 2009 04:01:49A brand new clip from "Taken" has just made its way out. Around two-and-a-half-minute long, the video footage is entitled "Good Luck". It highlights on the scene when Bryan Mills digs up clues from his distraught daughter, Kim, after she witnesses her friend, Amanda, is being taken away by two men.
Starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace, the action thriller for the 20th Century Fox resolves around Mills, a former US intelligence agent. When he finds out that his teenage daughter is being kidnapped in Paris, he sets out to rescue her and bring the ruthless gang that abducted her to justice by relying on his special skills.
Liam Neeson Telling the Story of Ian Paisley
March 27, 2007 02:03:57
Known to have brilliantly portrayed real figures on the big screen as seen in "Rob Roy" and "Schindler's List", Liam Neeson is about to carry it out once again in his next project.
The Academy Award-nominated actor is being poised to topline a biopic of Reverend Ian Paisley, a senior politician and church leader from Northern Ireland who is also noted to be an outspoken critic of the Roman Catholic faith. Neeson himself has been noticed expressing his admiration to the man whose sermon he often hears.
Chicago Film Fest Honored Steven Spielberg
July 17, 2006 10:07:28
The 42nd annual Chicago International Film Festival, held Saturday July 15th, 2006, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, saluted acclaimed director and producer Steven Spielberg for his countless contribution to film industry.
Thus, the man has been handed the Chicago International Film Festival's Gold Hugo Lifetime Achievement Award for the three decades of incomparable cinema.
Huston Falls for Seraphim
November 11, 2005 09:11:37Wanna see how "Seraphim Falls"? See the soon to come film in the nearest theater. The film is an action drama that is set at the end of the Civil War. It tells the story of a colonel who fails to put down his weapon and instead hunts down a man to settle a grudge from the war.
It is reported that Anjelica Huston will star in opposite Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. The movie star is said to head to New Mexico next week to film her part.
