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Neeson to Quit Action Movies Over Leg Pain

29th January 2012

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Liam Neeson is planning to quit action movies next year (13) because an agonising knee condition makes it painful for him to perform his own stunts.

I love doing my own stuntsbut it's hard. I am turning 60 this year and it's getting harder... The knees are starting to play up

The Schindler's List star has enjoyed roles in a number of high-octane blockbusters in recent years, including The A-Team, Taken, Clash of the Titans and his latest film, The Gray.

The Oscar-nominated actor takes pride in his bravery and insists on refusing a body double for many onscreen stunts - but he admits age is catching up with him and he'll soon have to turn down meaty, all-action roles.

He tells U.K. talk show host Graham Norton, "I love doing my own stuntsbut it's hard. I am turning 60 this year and it's getting harder... The knees are starting to play up".