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 exceptional talent and contributions to the film industry. He has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award and Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The Irish Times acknowledged his significant impact by ranking him among Ireland's greatest film actors, placing him at number 27 on their esteemed list.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Early Acting Role in Between the Canals

In 2011, Barry Keoghan began his acting career after answering a casting call for the crime film Between the Canals, marking the start of his journey in the film industry.

2011: Start of 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, which earned him recognition in Ireland and propelled his career forward.

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

In 2017, Barry Keoghan appeared in two films, playing George Mills in Dunkirk and starring as Martin Lang in The Killing of a Sacred Deer, for which he won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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

In 2017, Barry Keoghan gained widespread recognition for his roles in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.

2018: Appearances in Black '47 and American Animals

In 2018, Barry Keoghan appeared in Black '47 as Hobson and starred in American Animals as Spencer Reinhart, a film based on a real-life theft of rare books. That same year, The Hollywood Reporter described Keoghan as "the next big thing".

2019: Praised Performance in Calm with Horses

Barry Keoghan received praise for his performance in the Irish crime film Calm with Horses in 2019, further solidifying his reputation as a talented actor.

2019: Appearances in Chernobyl and Calm With Horses Premiere

In 2019, Barry Keoghan appeared in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl and his work in Calm With Horses premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, marking a year of diverse and acclaimed projects.

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, indicating a change in his career path.

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, showcasing his versatility in both big-budget and independent films.

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2021: Roles in The Green Knight and Eternals

In 2021, Barry Keoghan starred in the fantasy film The Green Knight and expanded his career into big-budget films with his role as Druig in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals.

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March 2022: Ambassador for Barretstown Children's Charity

In March 2022, Barry Keoghan was announced as the new ambassador for the Barretstown children's charity, demonstrating his commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

2022: BAFTA Award for 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: Role as the Joker in The Batman and BAFTA Award for The Banshees of Inisherin

In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in Matt Reeves's film The Batman as the "Unseen Arkham Prisoner", later revealed to be the Joker. Additionally, he received an Academy Award nomination and won a BAFTA Award for his performance in The Banshees of Inisherin.

2023: Lead Role in Saltburn

In 2023, Barry Keoghan played the lead role of Oliver Quick in Emerald Fennell's psychological thriller Saltburn, receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

2023: Nominations for Saltburn

In 2023, Barry Keoghan starred in the psychological drama Saltburn, for which he gained nominations for a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actor, showcasing his versatility and critical acclaim.

2024: Appearance in Bird and Casting as Ringo Starr

In 2024, Barry Keoghan appeared in Andrea Arnold's Bird, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. He was also cast as Ringo Starr in a series of four biopics about the Beatles.

April 2028: Scheduled Release of Beatles Biopics

In April 2028, the series of four interconnected biopics about the Beatles, in which Barry Keoghan is cast as Ringo Starr, are scheduled to be released, marking a significant future project in his career.