Liam Neeson Net Worth

Liam Neeson, the iconic Irish actor known for his commanding voice and intense screen presence, has amassed an impressive net worth of $120 million. With a career spanning over four decades, Neeson has evolved from a classically trained stage actor in Belfast to a global box office powerhouse in Hollywood.

Liam Neeson Net Worth	$120 Million
Date of Birth	June 7, 1952
Place of Birth	Ballymena
Nationality	Irish
Profession	Actor

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A Remarkable Rise to Stardom

Born Liam John Neeson on June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, he was the son of a cook and a school caretaker. His journey into acting began at the age of 11 when he landed a school play role—motivated more by a crush on a co-star than the lure of the stage. However, this marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for acting.

After dabbling in boxing and studying physics at Queen’s University Belfast, Neeson shifted paths and joined the Lyric Players’ Theatre in Belfast in 1976. His screen debut came in 1978 with Pilgrim’s Progress, and he soon transitioned to film roles in Excalibur (1981), The Bounty (1984), and The Mission (1986). His move to Hollywood brought him roles in Suspect (1987), The Dead Pool (1988), and Darkman (1990), laying the foundation for his future success.

Breakthrough with Schindler’s List

Neeson became a household name in 1993 after portraying Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List. The role earned him an Academy Award nomination and global acclaim. It also launched him into leading roles in powerful dramas like Michael Collins (1996), Les Misérables (1998), and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), in which he played Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

Reinvention as an Action Star

At age 56, Neeson underwent a dramatic career transformation with the release of Taken in 2008. The film’s unexpected box office success ($223.9 million globally) recast him as a late-blooming action hero. He starred in two sequels, earning $5 million for the first, $15 million for Taken 2, and $20 million for Taken 3—a total haul of $40 million from the franchise alone.

This late-career surge continued with roles in The Grey (2011), Unknown (2011), and the Clash of the Titans franchise, where he played Zeus. Despite this action-heavy phase, Neeson also continued to explore deeper roles in films like Martin Scorsese’s Silence (2016) and The Marksman (2021).

Voice Work

Neeson’s distinctive voice has made him a popular choice for voice acting. He lent his voice to The Lego Movie, The Nut Job, and The Chronicles of Narnia series (as Aslan), as well as the video game Fallout 3 and the audiobook version of The Polar Express.

Personal Life

Neeson’s personal life has been marked by both romance and tragedy. He dated actress Helen Mirren before marrying Natasha Richardson in 1994. The couple had two sons, Micheál and Daniel. In 2009, Richardson tragically died after a skiing accident. Neeson later revealed he donated her organs, and their son Micheál changed his last name to Richardson in honor of his late mother.

The actor holds citizenship in Ireland, the UK, and the US. He received an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast in 2009 and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2011.

Awards and Recognition

Neeson’s career has garnered over 20 awards, including recognition from the Chicago Film Critics Association, the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association, and the Irish Film and Television Academy, which awarded him a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He was also appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 and received the Distinguished Service for the Irish Abroad Award in 2018.

His acting prowess has earned him nominations from the Academy Awards, BAFTA, and Golden Globes for Schindler’s List, as well as additional Golden Globe nods for Michael Collins and Kinsey. He was also named one of Empire magazine’s “100 Sexiest Stars in Film History.”

Real Estate

Neeson has made wise real estate investments over the years. In 1994, he and Natasha purchased a Central Park West apartment for $1.4 million, later selling it for roughly the same amount. In 1999, they bought a larger Upper West Side apartment for $3.9 million, which Neeson listed for $11 million in March 2025.

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He also owns a stunning 37-acre estate in Millbrook, New York, purchased in 1994. The historic home, dating back to 1890, has been a quiet refuge for the actor.