Cillian Murphy

Who is Cillian Murphy?

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor. He was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Cork, Ireland.

Cillian Murphy made his debut in the film “Disco Pigs” (2001), which garnered critical acclaim for his performance. Cillian Murphy gained significant recognition for his role as Tommy Shelby in the TV series “Peaky Blinders,” showcasing his talent and contributing to the show’s popularity.

Cillian Murphy was originally considered for the role of Batman in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy but ended up playing the villainous Scarecrow instead, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

Cillian Murphy: Height, Weight

Cillain stands at the height of 5 feet 9 icnhes and weighs aroud 80 Kg.

Cillian Murphy: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Cillian is 47 years old as he was born on 25 May 1976.

He was born to Brendan Murphy who worked as Civial Servant whereas his mother was a french teacher.

Cillian has two younger sisters Sile and Orla and a younger brother named Paidi.

Cillian Murphy: Professional Life, Career

Debut:

Cillian Murphy’s career began in the theater, where he honed his acting skills and gained recognition for his talent. He made his professional stage debut in the play Disco Pigs in 1996, which earned him critical acclaim and established him as a promising actor. In the early 2000s, Murphy transitioned to the film industry, gaining international attention for his breakthrough role as the lead character in the psychological thriller 28 Days Later (2002), directed by Danny Boyle. His intense portrayal of a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world showcased his acting range and earned him widespread recognition.

Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders
Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders

Similarly, Cillian has performed exceptionally in several movie shows and TV series such as In the Heart of Sea, Anna, Free Fire, From the Mountain, etc. Besides, his portrayal of Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders, a British period crime drama TV series showcases the bestest stuff in this world. In the same way, the long-awaited Oppenheimer surely has something big. In the film, he played the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer (2023)
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer (2023)

Cillian Murphy: Net Worth, Salary

The outstanding man lives with the wealth of $20 million.

Cillian Murphy: Rumors, Controversy

There are no known controversies about Cillian Murphy.

What is the Relationship Status of Cillian Murphy?

Talking about his relationship status, he is married to Yvonne McGuinness. He has Yvonne have been together since 1996. They got married in August 2004. They have two sons named Malachy and Carrick.

Cillian Murphy: Social Media

You can acquire further information about his personal life by exploring his social media accounts. He is active on Instagram with over 1.6 million followers and on Facebook with over 272 thousand followers.

Facts About Cillian Murphy

  1. He dislikes Karaoke as a medium to enjoy music.
  2. His blue eyes are loved.
  3. Cillian can do eye stare (without blink) for an abnormal time.
  4. He loves to play and watch Table Tennis.
  5. He lists his favorite movies as, Kill List, The Shining, Harold & Maude, etc.