Over the course of his long career, Cillian Murphy has dazzled both audiences and reviewers with a number of outstanding performances. Whether performing on stage, in a big movie, or on television, the Irish actor never fails to impress with his extraordinary flexibility and performance skills in every part he plays. Murphy was a fan favorite for his work in movies like 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and the cult TV series Peaky Blinders before he shot to even greater heights with his nuanced performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Born and raised in Douglas, Ireland, Murphy started his career at the Corcadora Theatre Company before moving on to movies and television. His filmography is so long that it’s hard to keep track of. But despite his roles in critically acclaimed films, Murphy was an unknown to some in Hollywood until his Oscar-winning turn in Oppenheimer came out. With expertise in many periods and genres, we’re excited about whatever Murphy has in store. Take a look at Cillian Murphy’s career so far in 19 photos.
In 1996, Murphy debuted as a professional actor in the film Disco Pigs, starring with Elaine Cassidy as an Irish teenager named Darren. His acting career took off after the play, which was only scheduled to run for three weeks in Cork, Ireland, ended up touring Europe, Canada, and Australia for two years. Later on, he would portray the same part in the less well-received 2001 film adaptation of the play.
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