Irishman Cillian Murphy has just joined the elite club of Oscar-winning actors thanks to his work in the film ‘Oppenheimer’, the big winner of the 2024 Academy Awards with seven statuettes.
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Of those seven, Murphy won Best Actor for his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film directed by Christopher Nolan, who also won Best Director.
The award had a special ingredient for Murphy: this was his first Oscar nomination in his career and therefore the first time he has won the Academy Award.
Previously, Murphy had already been recognised at the BAFTA 2024 and Golden Globe 2024 as Best Actor for his role in ‘Oppenheimer’.
Cillian Murphy’s life and career
Personal and family details
Name: Cillian Murphy
Date of birth: 25 May 1976 (turns 48 in 2024)
Place of birth: Cork, Ireland
Height: 1.72 metres
Father and mother: Brendan Murphy and Jane Murphy
Wife: Yvonne McGuinness (since 1 August 2004)
Children: Malachy and Aran
Siblings: Paidi Murphy, Sile Murphy, Orla Murphy
