
Liam Neeson’s career can be divided into two main periods: before and after his role in “Star Wars.” In the 1980s, he started out with lesser-known roles in movies like “Excalibur,” “The Mission,” and “The Dead Pool.” Although a gifted actor, he didn’t quite capture the attention of a mass audience. However, everything changed with the release of “Schindler’s List” in 1993, which catapulted him to fame as a go-to actor for prestigious Hollywood dramas such as “Nell,” “Michael Collins,” and “Les Misérables.” He then took on the leading role in “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” in 1999, transforming into a blockbuster star. His subsequent appearances in films like “Batman Begins,” “Clash of the Titans,” and multiple “Chronicles of Narnia” movies solidified this status. The surprise success of “Taken” in 2008 further established him as an action hero, paving the way for his current career phase featuring thrillers like “The Grey,” “Non-Stop,” and “Run All Night.” More recently, Neeson has even ventured into comedy with roles in films like “The Naked Gun.” In essence, Liam Neeson has achieved it all.