The term 'Schindler's List Star' refers to the actor Liam Neeson, who starred in the 1993 film Schindler's List. Neeson played the role of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than 1, 000 Jews during the Holocaust. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Neeson's performance was widely praised and earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.