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 captivating performances. He has garnered significant recognition, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for both an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Keoghan's talent and contributions to film have solidified his position as one of Ireland's greatest film actors, as acknowledged by The Irish Times in 2020. He continues to impress audiences with his diverse roles and dedication to his craft.
In 2011, Barry Keoghan began his acting career after answering a casting notice for the crime film Between the Canals, where he played Aido.
In 2013, Barry Keoghan appeared in the RTÉ drama Love/Hate, marking one of his early television roles.
In 2014, Keoghan featured in the film '71.
In 2016, Keoghan featured in the films Mammal and Trespass Against Us, continuing to build his acting portfolio.
In 2017, Barry Keoghan featured in two films: Dunkirk as George Mills and The Killing of a Sacred Deer as Martin Lang, winning an Irish Film and Television Award for his work in the latter.
In 2017, Keoghan gained recognition for his roles in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
In July 2018, Barry Keoghan was cast as the lead character Yorick Brown in the pilot of Y: The Last Man.
In September 2019, Barry Keoghan starred in an episode of Living With Lucy, and his work in Calm With Horses premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2019, Barry Keoghan received praise for his performance in the Irish crime film Calm with Horses, furthering his critical acclaim.
In February 2020, Barry Keoghan left the main series production of Y: The Last Man after initially being cast in the pilot.
In November 2021, Barry Keoghan played Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.
In 2021, Barry Keoghan starred in The Green Knight and expanded to big-budget films with his role as Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.
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.
On 24 March 2022, three weeks after the film's release, Warner Bros. released a deleted scene from The Batman featuring Barry Keoghan's Joker and Robert Pattinson's Batman, generating significant buzz.
In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in 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.
In 2023, Barry Keoghan appeared in Emerald Fennell's psychological thriller Saltburn as Oliver Quick and received critical acclaim for his performance, earning a Golden Globe nomination.
In 2023, Barry Keoghan appeared in the final season of the Netflix reboot Top Boy.
In 2023, Barry Keoghan starred in the psychological drama Saltburn, gaining nominations for a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his role.
In 2024, Barry Keoghan appeared in the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air.