Liam Neeson, the Irish actor, became a global action star with the 2008 release of “Taken,” showcasing his particular set of skills. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of roles that have cemented his place in Hollywood. Here are 10 of Liam Neeson’s best movies since the iconic game-changer “Taken”:

1.Unknown (2011) — Playing a man who awakens from a coma only to find someone else has taken over his identity, Neeson delivers on the tension and intrigue in this action-thriller.

2.The Grey (2011) — In a survival drama filled with snarling wolves and treacherous snowscapes, Neeson plays an oil worker who must lead his fellow survivors to safety after a plane crash.

3.Non-Stop (2014) — As an air marshal faced with threats against passengers’ lives on an international flight, Neeson keeps audiences glued to their seats in this high-altitude thriller.

4.Run All Night (2015) —Displaying his dramatic chops, Neeson stars as an aging hitman who takes on his former boss to protect his estranged son.

5.A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) — In this gritty crime thriller, Neeson portrays a private investigator involved in a dangerous drug kidnapping plot.

6.The Commuter (2018) — Combining suspense with action-packed sequences, Neeson plays an insurance salesman caught up in a deadly criminal conspiracy during his daily commute.

7.Cold Pursuit (2019) — Venturing into dark comedy territory, Neeson stars as a vengeful snowplow driver up against drug dealers in a snowy Colorado town.

8.Honest Thief (2020) — In this action film, he is a skilled bank robber attempting to turn over a new leaf and clear his name when he’s framed for murder.

9.Made in Italy (2020) — Showcasing Neeson in a more light-hearted role, this film explores the relationship between an artist and his estranged son as they restore an old Tuscan villa.

10.The Marksman (2021) — Here, Neeson plays a rancher at the Arizona border becoming the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy fleeing cartel assassins.

These roles exemplify Liam Neeson’s range as an actor and secure his status as one of cinema’s versatile talents post-“Taken.”