Who is Cillian Murphy?
Cillian Murphy is an Irish Actor. He was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Cork in Ireland. Cillian Murphy had made his debut in Enda Walsh’s 1996 play Disco Pigs. Later on, He did a film Oppenheimer, and because of his wonderful performance/acting in this film. Cillian Murphy was honored with an Oscar Award.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Cillian Murphy |
| Date of Birth | May 25, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Cork, Ireland |
| Parents | Brendan (father) |
| (Mother taught French) | |
| Education | Presentation Brothers College (Catholic secondary school) |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Notable Cases | N/A |
| Awards and Honors | – Golden Globe Award (Breakfast on Pluto) – BAFTA Award (Peaky Blinders) – BAFTA Award (Peaky Blinders) |
| Personal Life | – Married to Yvonne McGuinness since 2004 |
| – Has two children | |
| Profession | Actor |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Debut | – Professional debut in Enda Walsh’s play “Disco Pigs” (1996) |
| – Film debut in “The Tale of Sweety Barrett” (1998) | |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Hometown | Ballintemple, Cork, Ireland |
| School | Presentation Brothers College |
| College/University | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | N/A |
| Food Habit | N/A |
| Hobby | Songwriting, performing music, acting |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | N/A |
| Spouse | Yvonne McGuinness |
| Parents | Brendan (father) |
| Siblings | – Páidi (younger brother) |
| – Sile and Orla (younger sisters) |
Early-life
Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Cork, in Ireland. His parents were teachers. Cillian Murphy’s Mother teaches French while his father Berdan. His uncle and aunt were also teachers. Murphy had raised the Catholic and attended the fee-paying Catholic Secondary School. His academics did not go well and a few times, he got suspended also. Cillian Murphy started writing and performing songs at the age of 10. Cillian Murphy started his acting career when he participated in a drama module led by Pat Kiernan, the director of Carcadorca Theatre Company. After that, Murphy started thinking about acting as a profession. Later on, in 1996, Cillian Murphy debuted Enda Walsh’s play “Disco Pigs”.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cillian Murphy |
| Birthdate | May 25, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Douglas, Cork, Ireland |
| Family | – Parents: Brendan Murphy and Mary Murphy |
| – Siblings: Orla Murphy (sister) | |
| Education | – Attended Presentation Brothers College |
| – Later studied law at University College Cork |
Career
Cillian Murphy started his acting career when he participated in a drama module led by Pat Kiernan, the director of Carcadorca Theatre Company. After that, Cillian Murphy started thinking about acting as a profession. Later on, in 1996, Cillian debuted Enda Walsh’s play “Disco Pigs”. Later on, after 5 years Murphy gained a lot of appreciation for his role of Jim in “28 Days Later”. His portrayal of Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as the Scarecrow, in “Batman Begins” (2005) further solidified his presence in Hollywood. Murphy’s versatility shone through in roles like Damien O’Donovan in “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (2006) and Robert Fischer in “Inception” (2010). His talent, dedication, and ability to inhabit complex characters continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Murphy had done an Oppenheimer in 2022 and he won an Oscar Award for that movie.
| Year | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | “Disco Pigs” (Film) | Pig |
| 2002 | “28 Days Later” (Film) | Jim |
| 2005 | “Batman Begins” (Film) | Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow |
| 2006 | “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” | Damien O’Donovan |
| 2010 | “Inception” (Film) | Robert Fischer |
| 2013 | “Peaky Blinders” (TV Series) | Thomas Shelby |
| 2017 | “Dunkirk” (Film) | Commander |
| 2020 | “A Quiet Place Part II” (Film) | Emmett |
| 2022 | “Oppenheimer” (Film – upcoming) | Robert Oppenheimer (rumored) |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Feature Film | “28 Days Later” | Nominated |
| 2007 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role in Film | “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” | Won |
| 2013 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television | “Peaky Blinders” | Nominated |
| 2017 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television | “Peaky Blinders” | Nominated |
| 2018 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television | “Peaky Blinders” | Nominated |
| 2018 | London Film Critics’ Circle Awards | British/Irish Actor of the Year | “The Party”, “Dunkirk”, “Murphy’s Law” | Won |
| 2018 | National Television Awards | Drama Performance | “Peaky Blinders” | Nominated |
| 2024 | Oscar Award | Best Actor | “Oppenheimer” | won |
Family
Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Cork, in Ireland. His parents were teachers. Cillian Murphy’s Mother teaches French while his father Berdan. His uncle and aunt were also teachers. Cillian Murphy has a sister named Orla Murphy. Cillian Murphy has been married to Yvonne McGuinness since 2004. They have two sons together.
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | Brendan Murphy |
| Mother | Mary Murphy |
| Sister | Orla Murphy |
| Spouse | McGuinness |
Relationship
Cillian Murphy has been married to Yvonne McGuinness since 2004. They have two sons together.