History of Barry Keoghan in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1992: Birth and Early Life

In October 1992, Barry Keoghan was born in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up in Summerhill. His early life was marked by challenges, including his mother's struggle with drug addiction.

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.

2014: Featured in '71

In 2014, Keoghan featured in the film '71.

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: Relationship with Shona Guerin Begins

In 2017, Barry Keoghan began a relationship with Shona Guerin, whom he met in Killarney.

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.

2018: Described as "The Next Big Thing"

In 2018, The Hollywood Reporter described Barry Keoghan as "the next big thing" for his film work over the previous three years, highlighting his rising status in the industry.

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: Appeared on Livin' with Lucy

In 2019, Barry Keoghan and Shona Guerin appeared on Livin' with Lucy together in their Los Angeles home.

2019: Chernobyl Mini-Series

In 2019, Barry Keoghan appeared in the HBO mini-series Chernobyl, expanding his presence in television.

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.

2019: BAFTA Rising Star Nomination

In 2019, Barry Keoghan was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award, further recognizing his growing influence and potential.

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.

2020: Listed as one of Ireland's Greatest Film Actors

In 2020, Barry Keoghan was listed as number 27 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors, acknowledging his impact on cinema.

2020: End of Relationship with Shona Guerin

In 2020, Barry Keoghan's relationship with Shona Guerin ended.

September 2021: Relationship with Alyson Kierans Begins

In September 2021, Barry Keoghan began dating Alyson Kierans, a dental nurse and orthodontic therapist.

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: Expecting a Child

In March 2022, Barry Keoghan disclosed that he and Alyson Kierans were expecting a child together.

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.

April 2022: Arrest for Public Intoxication

In April 2022, Barry Keoghan was arrested in Dublin for public intoxication but was later released without charge after receiving a fixed charge notice.

August 2022: Birth of Son

In August 2022, the birth of Barry Keoghan and Alyson Kierans' son was announced.

November 2022: Move to Dundee

In November 2022, Barry Keoghan and his family moved to Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland.

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: Split from Alyson Kierans

In 2023, Barry Keoghan and Alyson Kierans split up.

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.