Barry Keoghan And His Brother Eric Keoghan Lived In 13 Different Foster Homes

Barry Keoghan and his brother Eric Keoghan spent their childhood in 13 foster homes. Eric Keoghan and Barry are both actors.

Brought up in foster care in Dublin, the Irish actor’s acting ability and charm have made him one of Hollywood’s most identifiable young faces. He made a splash portraying the kind-hearted civilian George Mills in Christopher Nolan’s feature “Dunkirk.”

Keoghan shared memorable scenes with the likes of Tom Glynn-Carney (The King), Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders), and Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies). She has shared that the experience of starring in the movie was genuinely extraordinary.

After his success in the war epic, Barry starred in several blockbuster movies, including Eternals and Batman. He also showcased a notably chilling portrayal of a psychopath, Martin, in The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017).

It is safe to say that the Irish star is rising -and he’s only just getting started. While Barry enjoys a lucrative career, he has hardship growing up in Dublin. Here is what we know about his childhood, brother, and parents.

Meet Barry Keoghan Brother Eric Keoghan

Barry Keoghan and his brother Eric Keoghan are both actors. Eric Keoghan opted to work in a different area of the entertainment industry.

According to his IMDb profile, He works in the art department and has added two credits to his name. Eric works behind the scenes as a stagehand and is the greatest supporter of Barry, who is at the peak of his fame.

Eris is credited as a stagehand for the 2020 dark fantasy horror film Gretel & Hansel. Based on the German folklore tale by the Brothers Grimm, “Hansel and Gretel,” the film was released on January 31, 2020, in North America.

The movie, directed by Oz Perkins, grossed $22 million worldwide and received generally mixed reviews. Critics praised the film for its cinematography, visuals, acting, and horror element but also marked its slow pacing and screenplay.

In 2021, Eric worked on an epic medieval fantasy film, The Green Knight, written, directed, edited, and produced by David Lowery, starring Dev Patel as Gawain. It was theatrically released on July 30, 2021, in the United States by A24.

Eric teases Barry is the Joker in Matt Reeve’s The Batman

While Barry’s role as the Joker in Reeve’s “The Batman” may have been intended as a surprise, Eric accidentally spoiled the casting in a tweet late last year. The original tweet has since been taken down.

The post read, “So It’s finally out My Brother playing the JOKER in the new Batman Unreal stuff.” Dunkirk actor Barry eventually broke his silence on becoming the 5th star to play the Man Who laughs on the big screen.

In an interview, the Irish actor said Reeves and Dylan Clark were amazing to him. He also said, “Getting to be part of the Batman universe is a huge deal for me.” He revealed being a fanboy of these movies and “, especially the Batman universe.”

Barry Parents

Barry and Eric, were born to their parents in Summerhill, Dublin, Ireland. The siblings spent seven years in foster care in thirteen different foster homes.

The actor had something of a tumultuous childhood. From an early age, Keoghan was exposed to the harsh truth of his city’s drug issue. Sadly, his mother passed away due to a drug overdose when he was only twelve years old.

He and Eric spent time in foster care before their mom’s demise. The actor explained his mother could not look after them when she was ill. Barry and Eric stuck together, despite going through a challenging phase in their life.

Although the foster families they spent with were good, they eventually moved with their aunt and grandmother, who cared for and loved them for the rest of their childhood. The actor says, “I come from a different world.”

In the early years, Keoghan shied away from sharing his family history, but in an interview with i-D in 2018, he revealed his backstory. He believes his past “really shaped me into who I am. And as I’ve said before, I’m very proud of my mother.”

Barry is incredibly close to his family, particularly his younger brother, who was vital in chasing his dreams. He comes from a place where “to do acting is not heard of.” He said, “They’d laugh and joke about it. Not in a mean way, but like taking the piss.”

He added, “But once you get the seal of approval from Eric, you just know.” After answering a casting notice for the Irish drama Between the Canals, Barry started his acting journey. The minor role paved his way to study at the local workshop, The Factory.

Once sneaking into films and starring in them, Barry has enjoyed rapid growth. The thirty-year-old actor has appeared in significant projects such as Eternals, American Animals, Rebellion, Love/Hate, The Break, Eternals, and Batman.