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December 14, 2004

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Kinsey star Liam Neeson considers his choice of film roles and shares his thoughts on Arthur Kinsey and why sex research is necessary.


Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

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Actor Liam Neeson is an impressive international film figure. He has played a wide range of characters and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Schindler's List. As a teen, Neeson was a boxer in his native Ireland and won the Irish Youth Championship. A brief blackout after one of his fights made him re-think his career plans. He considered teaching, but drama was too much of a draw. After several years on the stage, he made his film debut in Excalibur and has since appeared in more than 30 films. He has the starring role in Kinsey.