Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Barry Keoghan

Discover the career path of Barry Keoghan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Barry Keoghan is a highly acclaimed Irish actor recognized for his notable performances. His work has earned him a BAFTA Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, solidifying his reputation as a talented performer. In 2020, The Irish Times acknowledged his contribution to cinema by ranking him among Ireland's greatest film actors, placing him at number 27. He continues to establish himself as a prominent figure in the film industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Early Acting Role in Between the Canals

In 2011, Barry Keoghan began his acting career when he answered a casting notice and portrayed Aido in a small role in the film 'Between the Canals'.

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2011: Began Acting Career

In 2011, Barry Keoghan began his acting career.

2013: Role in Love/Hate

In 2013, Barry Keoghan appeared as Wayne on 'Love/Hate', earning him recognition in Ireland.

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2014: Featured in '71

In 2014, Barry Keoghan went on to feature in '71'.

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2016: Starred in Mammal and Trespass Against Us

In 2016, Barry Keoghan starred in 'Mammal' and 'Trespass Against Us'.

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2017: Roles in Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer

In 2017, Barry Keoghan featured as George Mills in 'Dunkirk' and starred as Martin Lang in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'. He also won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'.

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2018: Starred in Black '47 and American Animals

In 2018, Barry Keoghan appeared in 'Black '47' as Hobson and starred in 'American Animals' as Spencer Reinhart. The Hollywood Reporter described Keoghan as "the next big thing".

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2019: Roles in Chernobyl, Living With Lucy, Calm With Horses & BAFTA Rising Star Nomination

In 2019, Barry Keoghan appeared in the HBO miniseries 'Chernobyl', an episode of 'Living With Lucy', and his work in 'Calm With Horses' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He was also nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2019.

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2019: Starred in Chernobyl

In 2019, Barry Keoghan appeared in the HBO miniseries 'Chernobyl'.

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2019: Performances in Calm with Horses

In 2019, Barry Keoghan gained praise for his performance in the Irish crime film 'Calm with Horses'.

February 2020: Departure from Y: The Last Man

In February 2020, Barry Keoghan left the main series production of 'Y: The Last Man', where he had been cast as the lead character Yorick Brown.

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2021: Role in The Green Knight and Eternals

In 2021, Barry Keoghan gained praise for his performance in the fantasy film 'The Green Knight' and expanded to big-budget films with his role as Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Eternals'.

2021: Roles in Eternals and The Green Knight

In 2021, Barry Keoghan played Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Eternals' and appeared in 'The Green Knight'.

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March 2022: Ambassador for Barretstown

In March 2022, Barry Keoghan was announced as the new ambassador for the Barretstown children's charity and helped open the charity's new Aladina Studio.

2022: The Banshees of Inisherin

In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin', for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and received nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

2022: The Batman and The Banshees of Inisherin

In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in Matt Reeves's film 'The Batman', credited as "Unseen Arkham Prisoner", a character subsequently confirmed to be the Joker. He also received an Academy Award nomination and won a BAFTA Award for his performance in the 2022 film 'The Banshees of Inisherin'.

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2023: Starred in Top Boy

In 2023, Barry Keoghan appeared in the final season of the Netflix reboot 'Top Boy'.

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March 2024: Brand Ambassador for Burberry

In March 2024, British luxury fashion house Burberry named Barry Keoghan as its brand ambassador.

2024: Bird Premiered at Cannes Film Festival

In 2024, Andrea Arnold's 'Bird', in which Barry Keoghan appeared, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Due to scheduling conflicts, he had to drop out of a villain role in Gladiator II.

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2024: Starred in Masters of the Air

In 2024, Barry Keoghan appeared in the Apple TV+ miniseries 'Masters of the Air'.

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April 2028: Scheduled Release of Beatles Biopics

In April 2028, the series of four interconnected but separate biopics about the Beatles, in which Barry Keoghan was cast as Ringo Starr, are scheduled to be released.