Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Barry Keoghan

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2026

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 compelling performances. He has garnered significant awards and nominations, including a BAFTA Award, an Academy Award nomination, and two Golden Globe Award nominations, solidifying his presence in the film industry. Keoghan's talent and contributions to cinema were further acknowledged in 2020 when he was ranked among Ireland's greatest film actors by The Irish Times.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Appearance in 'Between the Canals'

In 2010, Barry Keoghan appeared in Between the Canals.

2010: Started acting career with 'Between the Canals'

In 2010, Barry Keoghan began his acting career after answering a casting call for the crime film Between the Canals.

2012: Starred in 'Stalker'

In 2012, Barry Keoghan starred in Mark O'Connor's Stalker.

2013: Appeared in 'Love/Hate'

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

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2014: Featured in ''71'

In 2014, Barry Keoghan featured in the film '71.

2016: Featured in 'Mammal' and 'Trespass Against Us'

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

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

In 2017, Barry Keoghan appeared as George Mills in Dunkirk and starred as Martin Lang in The Killing of a Sacred Deer, winning an Irish Film and Television Award for the latter.

2017: Brand ambassador for Dior

In 2017, Barry Keoghan became a brand ambassador for the Dior luxury brand.

2017: Breakthrough roles in 'Dunkirk' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'

In 2017, Barry Keoghan's breakthrough came with supporting roles in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.

2018: Starred in 'Black '47' and 'American Animals'

In 2018, Barry Keoghan starred in Black '47 as Hobson and portrayed Spencer Reinhart in American Animals.

2019: Appeared in 'Chernobyl' and 'Living With Lucy', 'Calm With Horses' premiere

In 2019, Barry Keoghan appeared in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl and in an episode of Living With Lucy. His work in Calm With Horses was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere.

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2019: Appeared in 'Chernobyl'

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

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2019: Role in 'Calm with Horses'

In 2019, Barry Keoghan played a role in the Irish crime film Calm with Horses.

February 2020: Left 'Y: The Last Man' production

In February 2020, Barry Keoghan left the main series production of Y: The Last Man.

2021: Role in 'Eternals'

In 2021, Barry Keoghan appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.

2021: Played Druig in 'Eternals' and appeared in 'The Green Knight'

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

March 2022: Announced as ambassador for Barretstown children's charity

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

2022: Appeared in 'The Batman' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin'

In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in Matt Reeves's film The Batman as "Unseen Arkham Prisoner", later confirmed to be the Joker, and starred in The Banshees of Inisherin, earning awards and nominations.

2022: Role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'

In 2022, Barry Keoghan starred in Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin.

2023: Role in 'Saltburn'

In 2023, Barry Keoghan acted in the psychological drama Saltburn.

2023: Appeared 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: Appeared in 'Bird'

In 2024, Barry Keoghan appeared in Andrea Arnold's Bird, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

2024: Appeared in 'Masters of the Air'

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

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2026: Role in 'Peaky Blinders' spin-off film

In 2026, Barry Keoghan is slated to appear in Steven Knight's Peaky Blinders' spin-off film: The Immortal Man.

April 2028: Beatles Biopics Release

Barry Keoghan is cast as Ringo Starr in a series of four interconnected but separate biopics about the Beatles from filmmaker Sam Mendes, scheduled to be released in April 2028.