Schindler's List. Rob Roy. Gangs of New York. Some heavyweight credits for a heavy-hitting actor. Liam Neeson is acclaimed for his ability to command the screen with his towering presence and crackling intensity. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Oskar Schindler and received Golden Globe nominations for his performances in Michael Collins and Kinsey.

But Neeson also has a playful side as an actor and has never been hesitant to take roles in science fiction and fantasy films. Later this year, Neeson will appear as Zeus alongside Avatar's Sam Worthington in a remake of Clash of the Titans. Here are some of his most memorable genre film appearances:

Excalibur (1981):

Neeson plays the knight Gawain in director John Boorman's epic tale of King Arthur and Camelot. Although Gawain doesn't have a major role in this sprawling film, he does manage to make quite an impression with his limited screen time.