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Irish-born Liam Neeson originally sought a career as a teacher, attending Queens College in Belfast and majoring in physics, computer science, math and drama before deciding to pursue acting.
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His acting career began in 1976 working in the theater in Ireland. After two years with the Lyric Players, he joined the famed repertory company of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He appeared in the Abbey Theatre's production of Brian Friel's Translations, then went on to nab a role in Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars for the Royal Exchange Theater, for which he received the Best Actor Award.
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He made his film debut in 1980 when John Boorman cast him in his epic depiction of the Arturian legend, Excalibur. Since then he has appeared in over 20 films, playing a wide range of characters.
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