Barry Keoghan: He can sure hide his Irish

One of the most impressive talents that many international actors are capable of involves affecting an American accent. Think about the likes of Cate Blanchett or Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan (especially in "Lady Bird") or Kenneth Branagh.

And then think of Barry Keoghan, the Irish actor from "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," "Dunkirk" and most recently "American Animals." The accent that Keoghan (which is pronounced something like Kee-own) puts on may not resemble a specific locale, especially since the character he plays is supposed to be from Kentucky.

But go see "American Animals" and then listen to his actual accent in the interview embedded below and compare. His work is excellent.

Click on the embed and see.