“For every successful actor or actress, there are countless numbers who don't make it. The name of the game is rejection. You go to an audition and you're told you're too tall or you're too Irish or your nose is not quite right. You're rejected for your education, you're rejected for this or that and it's really tough.”

Northern Irish actor

Liam Neeson is a Northern Irish actor whose screen career has lasted more than 40 years. He is known for his work in film and stage, and for the wide recognition his performances have received over time. He has been nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards and a Volpi Cup. Films he has appeared in have grossed more than US$11.7 billion worldwide, and in 2000 he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire.