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Barry Keoghan (b.1992) is an Irish actor. He has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

Manchester Evening News (2024)

Barry Keoghan, known for his role in the Amazon Prime hit “Saltburn,” is a Bafta nominee with a complex personal history, from tragic loss to an ADHD diagnosis. His early life in Dublin was marked by family addiction issues and time in foster care, but he found solace in acting and boxing. Despite his rise to fame, Keoghan remains grounded, discussing the realities of ADHD and maintaining a love for boxing, all while navigating a career that has brought him to the Bafta spotlight.

Metro (2024)

Actor Barry Keoghan’s remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to stardom is highlighted, including his role in “Love/Hate” and recent ventures in “Saltburn,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and “Masters of the Air.” The article touches on his personal life, including fatherhood, his ADHD diagnosis, and rumored romance with Sabrina Carpenter, following a past relationship with Alyson Sandro.

Goss.ie (2022)

Irish actor Barry Keoghan opened up about his ADHD diagnosis, which he received two years ago. He shared his insights on Amy Huberman’s podcast “Mamia and Me,” revealing his long-standing suspicions about having ADHD due to symptoms like distraction and difficulty focusing. Keoghan also discussed starting medication recently and reflected on how ADHD impacted his childhood behaviour and focus