Micheal Neeson, who is also called Micheal Richardson, is an actor from Ireland. He is most known for being the son of Liam Neeson, the Irish actor, and the late Natasha Richardson, an English-American actress. Micheal has featured in a limited number of projects as an actor. He portrayed a reporter in the film ‘Anchorman 2’ and had a recurring part in the TV series ‘Bad Dogs.’ At present, he is engaged in filming a new television drama that is anticipated to premiere in 2019. Micheal possesses significant talent when it comes to bringing his roles to the screen. He immerses himself thoroughly in each character he embodies and can convey deep emotions with ease. Given his family background, he has a natural aptitude for acting. On a personal level, Micheal is quite sensitive and was very close to his mother before her passing in 2009. He viewed her as his mentor and would sometimes visit film sets with her during his childhood. The actor also cherishes his father and other family members deeply.
Career of Micheal Neeson
In 2013, Micheal Neeson made an appearance in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.’ This American comedy was the follow-up to the 2004 film ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.’ The cast included Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Christina Applegate, and David Koechner.
Neeson had a recurring part in the TV series ‘Bad Dogs.’ He acted alongside Natalie Portman in the drama film ‘Vox Lux’ in 2018. At present, he is occupied filming a new TV drama titled ‘The Two Wolves,’ set to debut in 2019. Additionally, he is reportedly working on a film named ‘Cold Pursuit’ with his father. This American action thriller, directed by Hans Petter Moland, will be a loose remake of the well-known Norwegian movie ‘In Order of Disappearance.’
Coping with Mother’s Death
On 18 March 2009, Micheal Neeson experienced the loss of his cherished mother, actress Natasha Richardson. She passed away due to an epidural hematoma after a skiing accident in Quebec. Following his mother’s death, the actor and his family were left utterly heartbroken. Micheal began engaging in excessive partying and even turned to drugs for comfort. His mental state deteriorated, and those around him during that time believed he was using substances to deal with the grief of his mother’s passing. Eventually, he committed to overcoming his addiction in order to rebuild his life.
Change of Name
In October 2018, Micheal changed his name from Micheal Neeson to “Micheal Richardson” as a tribute to his late mother, Natasha Richardson, who had passed away a few years prior. In an interview with ‘Daily Mail,’ his grandmother and Natasha’s mother, Vanessa Redgrave, confirmed his name change. She mentioned that he changed his name not to escape his father’s fame, but to keep the memories of his remarkable mother close to his heart.
Family & Personal Life of Micheal Neeson
Micheal Neeson was born on 22 June 1995, in Dublin, Ireland, to Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson. He has a brother named Daniel. He attended Tulane University. On his mother’s side, Micheal is the grandson of director/producer Tony Richardson and actress Vanessa Redgrave. He is also the great-grandson of Rachel Kempson and Michael Redgrave. On his father’s side, his grandparents are Katherine Brown and Bernard Neeson. He is the nephew of the actress Joely Richardson.
Net worth of Micheal Neeson
The estimated net worth of Micheal Neeson is about $2 million.