Biography
Who is Barry Keoghan?
Early life in Dublin
Barry Keoghan grew up in Summerhill, Dublin. He lived in 13 different foster homes over seven years. His mother struggled with drug addiction and passed away when he was 12. Eventually, his grandmother, aunt, and cousin Gemma raised him.
He acted in plays at the O'Connell School on North Richmond Street. The school banned him for messing about. Barry also spent time at Cineworld on Parnell Street. He was barred from that cinema after sneaking in with friends.
Rise to fame and film roles
His professional career started in 2010 with the movie Between the Canals. He answered a casting call in a shop window on Sheriff Street to get the part. He later starred in a film called Stalker in 2012. At 18, he appeared in the soap opera Fair City.
Barry appeared as Wayne in the 2013 drama Love/Hate. This role brought him attention across Ireland. He then worked on '71 in 2014 and the 2016 films Mammal and Trespass Against Us.
Major awards and recent work
Barry played Druig in the 2021 Marvel movie Eternals. He also appeared in The Green Knight that same year. In 2022, he played the Joker in The Batman. A deleted scene showing him with Robert Pattinson was released later.
His role in The Banshees of Inisherin earned him a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also received an Academy Award nomination for this performance. In 2023, he starred as Oliver Quick in Saltburn. This role earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
Personal life and interests
Barry is an amateur boxer. He supports Manchester United and worked on their 2024-25 kit campaign. He appeared in this project with his second cousin Frank Stapleton. He has ADHD and uses medication to manage it.
He has served as a brand ambassador for Dior since 2017. In March 2024, he became an ambassador for Burberry. He also works with the Barretstown children's charity. He helped open the Aladina Studio in March 2022.
Birthday and age
Barry Keoghan was born on October 18, 1992, which makes Barry 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Barry shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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