Liam Neeson
Definition
Northern Irish actor and film producer, born in 1952, renowned for his commanding presence in dramatic roles like Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List and action-hero turns in the Taken franchise.
Cultural shorthand for unstoppable paternal vengeance, thanks to his gravelly-voiced catchphrase about possessing 'a very particular set of skills' from the 2008 thriller Taken.
Modern icon of late-career reinvention, proving that at any age, you can pivot from arthouse prestige to punching bad guys in non-stop blockbusters.
Examples
Lost my keys again? Time to channel Liam Neeson and track them down with a particular set of dad skills.
At the action movie marathon, everyone cheered when Liam Neeson dropped his iconic line about specialized skills.
She's got that Liam Neeson vibe—calm until you mess with her family, then it's game over.
Forget superheroes; my retirement plan is becoming Liam Neeson, rescuing grandkids from exotic kidnappers.