Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Ballymena, Northern Ireland |
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Bio/Wiki
| Born on June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, into a working-class family. | |
| Initially pursued a career in the priesthood before switching to acting in his late teens. | |
| Raised during a turbulent period in Northern Ireland's history. |
Relationships & More
| Was married to actress Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her death in 2009; they co-starred in Nell (1994) and the Broadway revival of Anna Christie (1993). |
Career
| Early Career | Began acting in mid-1970s with Irish acting company; film debut in 1978 with Pilgrim's Progress; early roles in Excalibur (1981), The Bounty (1984), The Mission (1986), The Dead Pool (1988), Husbands and Wives (1992) |
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| Breakout | Schindler's List (1993), Academy Award nomination |
| Other Notable Works | Star Wars: Episode I, Kinsey, Michael Collins, Gangs of New York, Chronicles of Narnia, The LEGO Movie |
| Action Phase | Reinvented in 50s with Taken, became action star |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Juvenile boxing champion before acting | |
| 2. Started career in theater | |
| 3. Earned two Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Play: Anna Christie (1992) and The Crucible (2002). |