With St. Paddy's Day being celebrated worldwide, it is important to pay tribute to some of the greatest Irish actors. Ireland has produced a good amount of actors throughout the years and here is a look at the top five. The list focuses on actors who were born in Ireland; therefore actors like Daniel Day-Lewis are missing. So in between eating corned beef and cabbage and drinking green beer take a look at five influential Irish actors.

1. Peter OToole
At 78 years old, Peter O’Toole is still one of the best Irish actors still around today. He has the most – eight- Academy Award nominations without a win. Reuters
2. Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson is exceptionally funny. Who knew!? Reuter
3. Colin Farrell
The bad boy from Dublin has made quite an impact in Hollywood. While he has made some poor acting choices, like “Daredevil” and Tigerland” he’s played in a number of extraordinary films such as “In Bruges” and “Alexander.” Reuters
Pierce Brosnan
Who knew that James Bond was from Drogheda, Ireland? Though Daniel Craig has taken his place, Pierce Brosnan is still considered one of the hottest 007s of all time. Reuters
5. Jonathan Rhys Myers
Even at a young age, Jonathan Rhys Myers has an impressive list of roles. His roles in films such as “Titus,” “Bend it like Beckham,” “Matchpoint” and in “The Tudors,” put Rhys Myers alongside some of the best Irish actors. Reuters