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Liam Neeson
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June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Biography:Standing a burly 6'4", "Liam Neeson" was once described by a theatre critic as a "towering sequoia of sex." To say that he has undeniable charisma is certainly accurate, but it is a charisma composed as much of impressive talent as of broken-nosed physical appeal. Bearing both versatility and quiet forcefulness, Neeson has been touted as one of the most compelling actors of the late 20th century.

Born June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Neeson had an upbringing partially defined by his involvement in boxing. He became active in the sport as a teenager, earning his distinctive broken nose in the process; he stayed with boxing until he began experiencing black-outs from repeated blows to the head. Initially interested in a career as a teacher, Neeson attended Belfast's Queens College, but he aborted his studies after developing a desire to act. In 1976, he joined Belfast's Lyric Theatre, and... Full Biography

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Natasha Richardson, left, and Liam Neeson attend the European premiere of "The Chronicles Of Narnia:...
Star Wars actors Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Liam Neeson, right, pose with the character Chewbacca...
Actor Liam Neeson holds his OBE (The most excellent order of the British Empire is a British order...
Liam Neeson, right, in "Taken" (20th Century Fox)
Natasha Richardson, left, and Liam Neeson attend the 'Maid in Manhattan' premiere at the Zeigfeld...
Hamish McColl, left, and the evening's mystery guest star, Liam Neeson, on stage during the Broadway...
Natasha Richardson, leftl and Liam Neeson attend the Costume Institute Gala Celebrating Chanel, at...
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