Barry Keoghan, born on October 18, 1992, is an Irish actor recognized for his captivating and often unsettling performances. He spent part of his childhood in foster care before being raised by his grandmother and aunt. Keoghan's career began with appearances in Irish television and film, with a breakthrough in 2017 in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer. He received an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Keoghan's career has progressed with roles in Calm with Horses, Eternals, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Saltburn. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Banshees of Inisherin, also earning an Academy Award nomination. On television, he has appeared in Love/Hate, Chernobyl, Top Boy, and Masters of the Air. Recent projects include the films Bring Them Down, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024 and was released in theaters in February 2025, and Crime 101, set for release in February 2026. He is also set to portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics.
