Liam Neeson: Photos Of The Iconic Actor In Honor Of His 71st Birthday

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June 7, 2023 9:43AM EDT

Happy birthday Liam Neeson! See photos of the actor throughout the years!

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Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson — Liam Neeson, born June 7, 1952, is an actor. Liam was born in Northern Ireland, and quickly showed an affinity and talent for acting. Liam had a number of small roles in projects throughout the early years of his career. But it wasn’t until 1993, at the age of roughly 41 years old, that Liam’s star took off.

The actor played Oskar Schindler in the Oscar-winning film ‘Schindler’s List’ in 1993. He went on to earn incredible accolades for his performance, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Years later, Liam continued to capitalize on his stardom in action films like the ‘Taken’ franchise, ‘Star Wars,’ and more.

Liam was married to fellow thespian Natasha Richardson from 1994 until 2009. The couple had two sons and were together until Natasha’s tragic death in 2009. Liam has not remarried since her passing.

Here, Liam Neeson attends the ‘Cold Pursuit’ film premiere at Capitol Cinema in Madrid on July 15, 2019. To see more photos of the actor, check out the rest of the gallery!

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Liam Neeson & Son Micheal Richardson

Liam Neeson & Son Micheal Richardson — Micheal Richardson and his father Liam Neeson in a scene from ‘Made In Italy’ from 2020. The movie tells the story of a bohemian artist traveling from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house they inherited from his late wife.

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Liam Neeson, Micheal Richardson & Daniel Neeson Attend Hockey Game

Liam Neeson, Micheal Richardson & Daniel Neeson Attend Hockey Game — Liam Neeson, Micheal Richardson and Daniel Neeson attend New York Islanders v New York Rangers hockey match in 2019. All three seemed to be enjoying the game at Madison Square Garden.

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Joely Richardson and Daniel Neeson Attend Gala In London

Joely Richardson and Daniel Neeson Attend Gala In London — Joely Richardson and Daniel Neeson attend Rakuten TV Empire Awards in London 2018. Joely is the aunt of Daniel, as she is sister to the late Natasha Richardson.

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Micheal Richardson, Natasha Richardson & Daniel Neeson Attend ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ Opening

Micheal Richardson, Natasha Richardson & Daniel Neeson Attend ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ Opening — Micheal Richardson, Natasha Richardson and Daniel Neeson attend ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ Opening Night in 2008. The trio took in the production on Broadway.

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Liam Neeson With His Late Wife Natasha Richardson

Liam Neeson With His Late Wife Natasha Richardson — Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson at ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ film premiere in London on June 19, 2008. The two posed together on the red carpet.

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Liam Neeson At ‘The Commuter’ Film Photocall

Liam Neeson At ‘The Commuter’ Film Photocall — Liam Neeson at ‘The Commuter’ film photocall in Tokyo on March 18, 2018. He posed for photos.

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Liam Neeson At The Arthur Miller Foundation Honors Gala

Liam Neeson At The Arthur Miller Foundation Honors Gala — Liam Neeson at the Arthur Miller Foundation Honors Gala in New York on October 22, 2018. He posed for photos.

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Liam Neeson At The Film Premiere Of ‘Widows’

Liam Neeson At The Film Premiere Of ‘Widows’ — Liam Neeson at the ‘Widows’ premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2018. He chatted with reporters.

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