The actor who comes from Ballymena, in County Antrim, plays the key role of Jedi Master Gui Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.

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That 2015 release seems a fairly safe bet given the box-office reliability of all things Star Wars no matter the quality (Phantom Menace anyone?).

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The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for starring roles in the Star Wars film The Phantom Menace, Schindler's List, Taken and Michael Collins.

BBC: Liam Neeson arrives in Ballymena to receive award

The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for his starring roles in the Star Wars film The Phantom Menace, Schindler's List and Michael Collins.

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