Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan is an actor best known for his roles in The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn and Eternals. A native of Dublin, Ireland, Keoghan spent his early years in foster care alongside his brother following the death of their mother. He was later raised by his grandmother and aunt. He developed an early interest in film as a child, appearing in school plays and frequently visiting movie theaters.

He began his career with small roles in Irish television and film projects, including Fair City and Love/Hate, before gaining international attention for his performance in The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) opposite Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman. His breakout role came with Dunkirk (2017), which was directed by Christopher Nolan and introduced him to a wider audience.

Keoghan went on to star in projects including The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor, as well as Eternals (2021) and Saltburn (2023). Known for his intense performances and unconventional roles, he quickly made himself one of Hollywood’s rising talents.

Keoghan began a relationship with Alyson Kierans in 2021, and the pair welcomed a son, Brando, in 2022 before their split the following year. He later began dating Sabrina Carpenter, but the two broke up in 2024.