Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1992-10-18
- Born Place: Dublin, Ireland
Also Known As:
巴里·基奥恩, 배리 키오건, バリー・コーガン, Μπάρι Κιόουγκαν, بری کیوگن, بری کوگان, Баррі Кіоган
Barry Keoghan
Barry Keoghan, born on October 18, 1992, in Dublin, Ireland, is a rising Irish actor known for his intense and captivating performances. Growing up in a challenging environment in Dublin's Summerhill, he spent seven years in foster care before being raised by his grandmother and aunt after his mother's passing due to a heroin overdose when he was 12. Keoghan's interest in acting sparked in school plays, and he pursued it further by attending The Factory (now Bow Street Academy) in Dublin.His early career involved roles in Irish television and independent films, gaining wider recognition for his portrayal of a ruthless character in the series "Love/Hate" (2013). International attention followed his roles in Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" (2017) and Yorgos Lanthimos's "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (2017), for which he won an Irish Film and Television Award. He has since starred in films like "American Animals" (2018), "Calm with Horses" (2019), "The Green Knight" (2021), and Marvel's "Eternals" (2021).Keoghan received critical acclaim and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dominic Kearney in "The Banshees of Inisherin" (2022), also earning him an Academy Award nomination in the same category. In 2023, he starred in the psychological thriller "Saltburn," garnering further award nominations. In 2025, he appears in "Hurry Up Tomorrow" as Lee and has other upcoming projects including "Bird" and "Bring Them Down." Beyond acting, Keoghan has also appeared in television series such as "Chernobyl" (2019), "Top Boy" (2023), and "Masters of the Air" (2024). He is recognized as one of Ireland's most promising acting talents and has become a brand ambassador for Dior and Barretstown.
