Liam Neeson, once known for serious, dramatic roles, forever changed his reputation in Hollywood after his iconic line, “I will find you, and I will kill you,” in Taken. At the time, Neeson was in his mid-50s, with a career built on complex characters like Oskar Schindler in Schindler’s List. Taken marked a dramatic shift to action roles, rejuvenating his career and introducing him as a late-blooming action hero,
Neeson credits his success to hard work and collaboration with stunt coordinator Mark Vanselow, who helped shape his tough, believable character, Bryan Mills. Despite his success, Neeson, now 72, acknowledges the physical toll action films have taken on him, admitting that his action career can’t continue forever.
