Liam Neeson began his career as a teacher, teaching physics and computer science at a secondary school in Northern Ireland.
Neeson was an amateur boxing champion during his youth and considered pursuing a professional boxing career.
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm), Neeson is surprisingly tall, adding to his imposing on-screen presence.
In 2019, Neeson was granted honorary citizenship of Rome, Italy, in recognition of his contributions to the arts and his film work.
Neeson declined the opportunity to play James Bond in the film "GoldenEye" (1995), preferring not to commit to a long-term franchise.
Despite being born in Northern Ireland, Neeson holds Irish citizenship in addition to his British citizenship.
Neeson holds a Guinness World Record for the highest box-office gross for an action movie star in a single year (2012).
Before his acting career, Neeson worked as a forklift operator for Guinness, the renowned Irish brewery.
Neeson has lent his deep, distinctive voice to various characters, including voicing Aslan in the "Chronicles of Narnia" film series.
Neeson is an avid fly fisherman and finds solace in this peaceful hobby during his free time.