The Irish actor Liam Neeson is expected to become the biggest megastar since Caine and Connery, following the success of films such as Schindler's List and Rob Roy. After a childhood in Ballymena, and a series of humdrum jobs, Neeson's big break came when John Boorman cast him in Excalibur. He had to wait over a decade for real stardom to loom. Described as enigmatic and sexy, Neeson has been associated with many glamorous women, among them Helen Mirren, Julia Roberts, Brooke Shields, Barbra Streisand, Sinead O'Connor and Natasha Richardson. This book examines his life and career.