Cillian Murphy

Basic Information:

• Name: Cillian Murphy

• Date of Birth: May 25, 1976

• Nationality: Irish

• Profession: Actor

• Social Media Links: (Cillian Murphy does not have public social media accounts)

• Spouse: Yvonne McGuinness

• Children: , and 

Biography:

Cillian Murphy, an acclaimed Irish actor, was born in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. He began his career with a passion for music, playing in a band with his brother before pursuing acting at University College Cork. It wasn't long before he discovered a deep interest in performance and transitioned to theatre, landing significant roles in productions such as "Disco Pigs", which also led to his first screen role. He quickly established himself as a gifted and versatile actor. His early work in independent films and theatre allowed him to develop a unique acting style, marked by his intense, enigmatic presence and captivating performances. Murphy's breakthrough came with Danny Boyle's post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" in 2002. He is recognized for his piercing blue eyes and ability to play both heroic and villainous characters. His collaborations with Christopher Nolan have cemented his status as a leading actor, especially his roles in "Batman Begins," "Inception," "Dunkirk," and "Oppenheimer." Beyond Hollywood, Murphy is a prolific and respected stage actor, often returning to his theatrical roots. He has garnered considerable praise for his portrayal of Tommy Shelby in the BBC series "Peaky Blinders." His commitment to his craft, coupled with his unique screen presence, has solidified his position as one of the most compelling actors of his generation.

Career Timeline:

• 1996: Begins his professional acting career with the play "Disco Pigs", a significant role that also became his first film role.

• 1997: Appears in "The Country Boy" with Druid Theatre Company, establishing his theater presence.

• 1999: Stars in "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov, marking his classical theater work.

• 2001: Features in the film adaptation of the play "How Harry Became a Tree".

• 2002: Gains international recognition for his leading role in Danny Boyle's post-apocalyptic horror film, "28 Days Later." This role is considered his breakthrough into mainstream cinema.

• 2003: Appears in "Intermission", a dark Irish comedy crime film.

• 2003: Co-stars in the critically acclaimed period drama "Cold Mountain".

• 2005: Stars as Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow in "Batman Begins," a major role in a high-profile Hollywood blockbuster, establishing his presence in mainstream cinema.

• 2005: Takes the lead in "Red Eye", a thriller by Wes Craven.

• 2005: Stars as Patrick "Kitten" Braden in Neil Jordan's dramedy "Breakfast on Pluto".

• 2006: Appears in the historical drama "The Wind That Shakes the Barley", which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

• 2007: Stars in "Sunshine" directed by Danny Boyle.

• 2007: Co-stars in the science fiction film "Watching the Detectives".

• 2008: Appears in the drama "The Edge of Love".

• 2009: Appears in the drama "Perrier's Bounty".

• 2010: Stars as Robert Fischer in Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed science fiction thriller "Inception," cementing his recurring collaboration with Nolan.

• 2010: Stars as the lead in "Peacock", a psychological thriller.

• 2011: Appears in "Retreat", a thriller set on a remote island.

• 2011: Stars in "In Time", a science fiction film with Justin Timberlake.

• 2012: Appears in the war thriller "Red Lights".

• 2013: Begins starring as the lead character Tommy Shelby in the BBC period crime drama series "Peaky Blinders", which is a key role that earned him global acclaim.

• 2014: Stars as Daniel in "Transcendence".

• 2015: Features in Ron Howard's "In The Heart of the Sea".

• 2016: Appears in "Anthropoid", a World War II film based on the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich.

• 2017: Stars as a soldier in Christopher Nolan's war film "Dunkirk," a critical and commercial success.

• 2018: Appears in "The Party", a dark comedy film.

• 2019: Co-stars in "Anna", a French action thriller.

• 2020: Appears in "A Quiet Place Part II".

• 2023: Takes the lead role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's epic biographical thriller "Oppenheimer", winning multiple Best Actor awards.

• 2024: Leads and co-produces the period drama "Small Things Like These"

Achievements:

Cillian Murphy has received numerous awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Actor, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, all for his role in "Oppenheimer". He has been nominated for several Irish Film and Television Awards, winning two, and has also received critical acclaim for his stage work, earning nominations for both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards. He has received recognition from various film festivals throughout his career, including awards for his performances in independent films such as "Breakfast on Pluto". Murphy was appointed as one of the first Patrons of the Galway Film Fleadh in 2017 and awarded the Irish Film and Television Academy's Irish Culture Award in 2023.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases:

• “The best roles you have to fight for. You have to really want to do it and you have to go after it.”

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