Liam Dunaway O’Neill: Who Is Faye Dunaway’s Son?

Liam Dunaway O’Neill is an actor and the son of actress Faye Dunaway. Liam’s mother Faye’s career began in the early 1960s on Broadway. She has starred in several hit movies and is one of the most-watched stars. She has won several awards and is regarded as one of the greatest and most beautiful actresses of her generation. Liam is also the son of the late photographer Terry O’Neill.

Liam Dunaway O’Neill: Bio Summary

How Old Is Liam Dunaway O’Neill?

Liam Dunaway O’Neill was born on May 26, 1980. He celebrates his birthday once every year and on May 26, 2023, he will be celebrating his 43rd birthday. He is the son of Faye Dunaway and Terry O’Neill. His mother is an American actress while his father is a British photographer.

Liam Dunaway O’Neill has half-siblings from his father’s side. His half-siblings Keegan Alexander O’Neill and Sarah Jane O’Neill were born from his father Terry O’Neill’s marriage to English film and television actress Vera Day. Liam is a literate but his educational details are unknown.

Liam Was Adopted

Liam Dunaway O’Neill is not the biological child of Faye Dunaway and Terry O’Neill. It was years after his birth before the truth was revealed. People were made to believe that Faye and Terry had given birth to Liam but later, Terry revealed that Liam is not their biological child but he was adopted.

In 2003, Terry O’Neill was quoted in the U.S. tabloid magazine Star as he disclose that Liam was adopted and not their biological son, despite Faye Dunaway’s attempts to convince the public to believe otherwise. There are no records of Liam’s biological parents. It is unknown if he has biological siblings as well.

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Terry O’Neill had said that Faye Dunaway wanted to be a mother but things didn’t work out for her. He said: “Faye was desperate to have a baby. She wanted to be a mother because her own childhood had been so rotten. But there came a point when she had to face the fact that kids weren’t coming.”

However, Faye Dunaway and Terry O’Neill had a long-term relationship before deciding to spend the rest of their lives together. They got married and Faye said Terry is “the one person responsible for helping me grow up to womanhood and a healthy sense of myself”.

After spending four years together, Faye Dunaway and Terry O’Neill got divorced. After the divorce, Faye has been involved in other romantic relationships. Terry married Laraine Ashton, a former model agency executive.

Liam’s Father Passed Away

Liam Dunaway O’Neill’s adoptive father Terence Patrick O’Neill commonly known as Terry O’Neill died on 16 November 2019, in London, England, at age 81. He died at his home from prostate cancer. He was a professional photographer, known for documenting the fashions, styles, and celebrities of the 1960s. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions.

Liam Is An Actor

Liam Dunaway O’Neill has decided to pursue a career in the film industry. He is an actor and has been involved in a few productions. He has been credited for his appearance in Last Goodbye (2004), Confession (2005), and Al’s Beef (2008). He appeared as himself in Festival in Cannes, per his IMDb profile.

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Personal Life

Liam Dunaway O’Neill is currently an adult and living his own life. According to his private Instagram account, he loves to travel, play poker, and is adventurous. He is also a father to Oliver Dunaway O’Neill. He prefers to keep his life private and off publicity.