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 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.
2011: First Acting Role
In 2011, Barry Keoghan began his acting career after answering a casting notice for the crime film Between the Canals, where he played Aido.
2013: Love/Hate Role
In 2013, Barry Keoghan appeared in the RTÉ drama Love/Hate, marking one of his early television roles.
2016: Roles in Mammal and Trespass Against Us
In 2016, Keoghan featured in the films Mammal and Trespass Against Us, continuing to build his acting portfolio.
2017: Roles in Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer
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.
2017: Breakthrough Roles in Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer
In 2017, Keoghan gained recognition for his roles in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
July 2018: Cast in Y: The Last Man Pilot
In July 2018, Barry Keoghan was cast as the lead character Yorick Brown in the pilot of Y: The Last Man.
September 2019: Living With Lucy Appearance and Calm With Horses Premiere
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.
2019: Praised for Calm with Horses
In 2019, Barry Keoghan received praise for his performance in the Irish crime film Calm with Horses, furthering his critical acclaim.
February 2020: Departure from Y: The Last Man
In February 2020, Barry Keoghan left the main series production of Y: The Last Man after initially being cast in the pilot.
November 2021: Eternals Release
In November 2021, Barry Keoghan played Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.
2021: Roles in The Green Knight and 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.
March 2022: Barretstown Ambassador
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.
March 2022: The Batman Deleted Scene Release
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.
2022: BAFTA Award for The Banshees of Inisherin
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.
2023: Saltburn Release and Acclaim
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.
2023: Top Boy Appearance
In 2023, Barry Keoghan appeared in the final season of the Netflix reboot Top Boy.
2023: Saltburn Performance
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.
2024: Masters of the Air
In 2024, Barry Keoghan appeared in the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air.
