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Liam Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an Irish actor. He was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and educated at Saint Patrick's College, Ballymena Technical College and Queen's University Belfast. He moved to Dublin after university to further his acting career, joining the renowned Abbey Theatre. In the early 1990s, he moved again to the United States, where the wide acclaim for his performance in Schindler's List led to more high-profile work. He is widowed and lives in New York with his two sons. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA and three Golden Globe Awards. He has starred in a number of notable roles including Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List, Michael Collins in Michael Collins, Peyton Westlake in Darkman, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Alfred Kinsey in Kinsey, Ras Al Ghul in Batman Begins and the voice of Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. He has also starred in several other notable films, from major Hollywood studio releases (ie. Excalibur, The Dead Pool, Nell, Rob Roy, The Haunting, Love Actually, Kingdom of Heaven, Taken, Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, Unknown) to smaller arthouse films (ie. Deception, Breakfast on Pluto, Chloe).
The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules follows the journey of the titular hero, a demigod who must prove himself worthy of living among the gods on Mount Olympus. Along the way, he battles mythical creatures and confronts his own inner demons, all while falling in love with the beautiful Megara. However, his ultimate challenge comes in the form of the vengeful Hades, who seeks to overthrow the gods and rule the world himself. With the help of his friends, including the satyr Philoctetes and the winged horse Pegasus, Hercules must face his greatest fears and save the day. The film features breathtaking action sequences, stunning visual effects, and a heartwarming message about the power of love and self-discovery.
