Barry Keoghan is an Irish actor who has been in some great films over the past few years. Some of his most notable roles have been in Dunkirk, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Trespass Against Us. He’s a very talented actor quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. In this blog post, we’ll look at Barry Keoghan’s career and some of the great films he’s been a part of. We’ll also explore what makes him such a successful actor and what we can expect from him in the future.
Barry Keoghan’s acting career
Barry Keoghan‘s acting career began in 2006 when he appeared in the short film New Kid. He has since gone on to appear in several films and television shows, including the 2013 film The Fitzpatrick Trial, in which he played the role of Liam Fitzpatrick. In 2014, he appeared in the web series Cleaners and also had a small role in the film Calvary. 2015 was a busy year for Keoghan, as he appeared in several films, including Trespass Against Us, Dunkirk, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. He also starred in the TV series Love/Hate. Most recently, Keoghan has starred in the 2018 film American Animals and the 2019 film The Hole in the Ground.
Barry Keoghan and Shona Guerin
‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ premiere, BFI London Film Festival, UK – 12 Oct 2017
His work in short films
Barry Keoghan’s work in short films has been consistently impressive, with several stand-out performances. In 2015’s ‘The Second Chance,’ he delivered a heart-wrenching portrayal of a young man struggling to come to terms with a tragedy from his past. 2016’s ‘Safe’ was another standout, with Keoghan delivering a chilling performance as a young man who finds himself in danger after stumbling upon a dark secret.
2017’s ‘The Other Side was another excellent short film from Keoghan, in which he played a man haunted by visions of his dead girlfriend. 2018’s ‘Slaughterhouse’ was another strong outing, with Keoghan playing a man taken captive by a group of cannibals. 2019’s ‘White Flag’ saw him give another great performance, this time as a soldier who is captured by the enemy and must find a way to escape.
Keoghan’s work in short films has been consistently excellent, and he is one to watch for future projects.
His breakout role in
Barry Keoghan’s breakout role was in the film Dunkirk, where he played a soldier stranded on the beach during the evacuation. The film was a critical and commercial success, and critics praised Keoghan’s performance. He has since gone on to star in other films such as The Killing of a Sacred Deer and American Animals.
His upcoming projects
Barry Keoghan is an Irish actor known for his roles in Dunkirk and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. He will soon be appearing in the film The Eternals, which is set to be released in 2020.
What other Irish actors are doing
Other Irish actors are continuing to make a name for themselves in Hollywood. Domhnall Gleeson is starring in the new Star Wars trilogy, Cillian Murphy appears in the Peaky Blinders television series, and Liam Neeson appears in the Taken franchise. These actors are all helping to put Ireland on the map as a country that produces talented performers.
