

"RE-RELEASE: Liam Neeson”
7 snips Aug 14, 2025
Liam Neeson, the iconic Irish actor known for his roles in 'Schindler's List' and the 'Taken' series, shares his captivating journey in film and theater. He humorously recalls his knack for making Jason's mom cry and reflects on the emotional gravitas of 'Schindler's List'. Neeson also dives into the exhausting yet exhilarating world of action films, recounting a memorable hospitalization from a fight scene. The discussion tackles his early days in Belfast amidst conflict, and light-heartedly touches on cannabis preferences and the joy of collaboration in the arts.
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Last Stage Performance
- Liam last performed live theater 14 years ago in a Samuel Beckett piece where he said nothing for 25 minutes.
- He feels the theatre muse has left him and doesn't plan to return to regular stage work.
Maintain Fitness For Action Roles
- When shooting action films, Liam exercises 30–35 minutes daily to maintain stamina and readiness.
- He emphasizes doing his own fight work but avoiding risky stunt work.
Fight Scene That Hospitalized Him
- Liam recalled a prolonged 15-minute fight scene on Arrested Development that left him hospitalized for exhaustion.
- He highlights the physical toll and intensity of shooting extended fight sequences.