The lead role of Oskar Schindler went to Neeson, who admitted he was “feeling unworthy,” despite being cast by Spielberg himself. Neeson recalled having difficulty putting on weight for the part.

Schindler’s List launched Liam Neeson into stardom through his powerful portrayal of Oskar Schindler, and it turns out that he bested a Hollywood A-lister who was also vying for the role.

I think Warren would have played it like Oskar Schindler through Warren Beatty, but I don't think Warren would have taken on the accent perhaps. Liam, as you know, is Irish but he took on the ...

LIAM NEESON (Oskar Schindler) It was a full day. ... a close friend who died in late 1992. ... They can line up and go past Schindler’s grave and put commemorative stones on the grave.

Iconic movies starring Liam Neeson. The movie tells the true story of Schindler’s efforts to keep his Jewish workers from being rounded up and killed by Nazis during World War II, which requires ...

The iconic black and white film, stretching over three hours, narrates the real-life tale of Oskar Schindler (portrayed by Liam Neeson), a German businessman who rescued 1100 Polish Jews by giving ...

Liam Neeson has built a long, steady career by showing up in just about every kind of movie you can think of. He started out in smaller roles before breaking through in big historical dramas and ...