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 film. He has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. His performances have garnered critical acclaim, leading to his inclusion in The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors in 2020, where he was ranked at number 27. He is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his versatility and compelling portrayals of diverse characters.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: First film role in Between the Canals

In 2010, Barry Keoghan appeared in Between the Canals, marking the beginning of his film career.

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2010: Acting Career Begins

In 2010, Barry Keoghan's acting career began when he responded to a casting call for the crime film Between the Canals.

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2012: Starred in Stalker

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

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2013: Appearance in Love/Hate

In 2013, Barry Keoghan appeared in the RTÉ drama Love/Hate.

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2014: Featured in '71

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

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2016: Roles in Mammal and Trespass Against Us

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

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

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

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2018: Roles 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" for his film work in the previous three years.

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2019: Appeared in Chernobyl and Calm With Horses Premiere

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

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2019: Role 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: Leaves Y: The Last Man Production

In February 2020, Barry Keoghan departed from the main series production of Y: The Last Man, where he was originally cast as the lead character Yorick Brown.

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2021: Appears in Eternals

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

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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: Named Barretstown Charity 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 funded by the Spanish Aladina Foundation.

2022: The Batman and The Banshees of Inisherin

In 2022, Barry Keoghan appeared in Matt Reeves's film The Batman and starred in The Banshees of Inisherin. He also received an Academy Award nomination and won a BAFTA Award for his performance in The Banshees of Inisherin.

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2023: Appearance in Top Boy

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

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2023: Role in Saltburn

In 2023, Barry Keoghan played a role in the psychological drama Saltburn.

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March 2024: Named Burberry Brand Ambassador

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

2024: Appeared in Bird and Cast as Ringo Starr

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

2024: Role 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: Beatles Biopics Release

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.