Micheál Richardson

Micheál Richard Antonio Richardson (né Neeson; born 22 June 1995) is an Irish and American actor.

Micheál Richardson
Born
Micheál Richard Antonio Neeson

(1995-06-22) 22 June 1995
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityRepublic of Ireland,
United States
Years active2013–present
Parent(s)Liam Neeson (father)
Natasha Richardson (mother)
RelativesJoely Richardson (aunt)
Daisy Bevan (cousin)
Vanessa Redgrave (grandmother)
Tony Richardson (grandfather)

Career

After appearing alongside Natalie Portman in 2018 film Vox Lux,[1] Richardson insisted on auditioning for a role in Cold Pursuit (2019), a film in which his father Liam Neeson was starring, and a remake of the 2014 Norwegian crime thriller In Order of Disappearance. Richardson successfully auditioned for the role of Neeson's character's son.[2] Richardson also starred in Made in Italy (2020), a film about grief and familial relationships, again alongside his father. Both father and son were touched by the script by James D’Arcy and the parallels with their own experiences with grief.[3][4]

In 2015, Richardson was cast as Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins in the film The Rising: 1916 about the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Collins was portrayed by Richardson's father in Neil Jordan's 1996 film, Michael Collins.[5] He is set to appear alongside Colin Morgan as Seán Mac Diarmada, Fiona Shaw as Countess Markievicz, and David O'Hara as James Connolly.[6]

Personal life

Richardson was born on 22 June 1995, in Dublin, Ireland.[7] He comes from a long line of actors. His parents are the actors Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson. He was christened Micheál Neeson, but changed his surname in 2018, with his father's blessing, to honour his late mother.[8] Through his mother he is a member of the Redgrave family. He is the grandson of actress Vanessa Redgrave and filmmaker Tony Richardson, the nephew of actress Joely Richardson, and the cousin of actress Daisy Bevan.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues History Channel Reporter Film debut as Micheál Neeson
2018 Vox Lux The Musician
2019 Cold Pursuit Kyle Coxman
2020 Big Dogs Renny Television series; 8 episodes
2020 Made in Italy Jack
TBA The Rising: 1916 Michael Collins

References
  1. Lodge, Guy (4 September 2018). "Film Review: Natalie Portman in 'Vox Lux'".
  2. Beresford, Jack. "Liam Neeson opens up about working with his son on action thriller Cold Pursuit". The Irish Post.
  3. Billen, Andrew. "Micheál Richardson: How my dad Liam Neeson and I made a film about grief" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  4. by Patricia Danaher, Jilly Beattie (2 August 2020). "Liam Neeson's son Michael on life, loss and how he's still looking for love". BelfastLive.
  5. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2 July 2015). "Michael Neeson Debuts As Michael Collins In 'The Rising,' Playing The Role His Dad Made Famous". Deadline. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  6. "Liam Neeson's son playing Michael Collins 20 years after dad | The Rising Film". www.therising.ie.
  7. Dwyer, Michael (9 November 1996). "Are you right there, Michael?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  8. Miller, Julie. "Micheál Richardson Pays Sweet Homage to Late Mother, Natasha, in First Leading Film Role | Vanity Fair". www.vanityfair.com.
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