Cillian Murphy

Born:May 25, 1976

Place of Birth:Douglas, Cork, Ireland

Known For:Acting

Biography

Cillian Murphy, born on May 25, 1976, is a versatile Irish actor known for his captivating performances on both stage and screen. With a career spanning over two decades, Murphy has established himself as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.

Murphy's journey to stardom began with his professional debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs" in 1996, a role that showcased his raw talent and set the stage for his future success. Transitioning seamlessly between theater and film, Murphy delivered memorable performances in a diverse range of projects, from the horror film "28 Days Later" to the dark comedy "Intermission" and the gripping thriller "Red Eye."

One of Murphy's career-defining collaborations has been with acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, with whom he has worked on multiple projects since 2005. His portrayal of Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow in The Dark Knight Trilogy left a lasting impact on audiences, solidifying his reputation as a skilled character actor. Murphy's work in Nolan's films such as "Inception" and "Dunkirk" further showcased his versatility and range as an actor.

In addition to his film work, Murphy has also made a mark on the small screen with his compelling performance as Tommy Shelby in the BBC series "Peaky Blinders." His portrayal of the complex and charismatic gang leader garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following, further cementing his status as a talented actor.

Murphy's dedication to his craft has not gone unnoticed, earning him accolades such as the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Actor and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for his work in the one-man play "Misterman." His ability to inhabit a wide array of characters with depth and nuance has earned him a place among the greatest Irish film actors, as recognized by The Irish Times in 2020.

As Murphy continues to captivate audiences with his magnetic presence and transformative performances, his upcoming role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biographical epic "Oppenheimer" is highly anticipated. With a career marked by versatility, talent, and a commitment to his craft, Cillian Murphy remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment.

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Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer

2023

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

The Dark Knight

Scarecrow

2008

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Inception

Robert Fischer, Jr.

2010

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

28 Days Later

Jim

2002

Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.

The Dark Knight Rises

Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow

2012

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

Batman Begins

Dr. Jonathan Crane

2005

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

In Time

Raymond Leon

2011

In the not-too-distant future, the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest struggle to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who suddenly comes into a fortune of time finds himself on the run from a corrupt police force known as the "time keepers".

A Quiet Place Part II

Emmett

2021

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Dunkirk

Shivering Soldier

2017

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

Anna

Lenny Miller

2019

Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.

Small Things Like These

Bill Furlong

2024

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

Red Eye

Jackson Rippner

2005

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.

Sunshine

Capa

2007

Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.

Transcendence

Agent Donald Buchanan

2014

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Red Lights

Tom Buckley

2012

Two investigators of paranormal hoaxes, the veteran Dr. Margaret Matheson and her young assistant, Tom Buckley, study the most varied metaphysical phenomena with the aim of proving their fraudulent origins. Simon Silver, a legendary blind psychic, reappears after an enigmatic absence of 30 years to become the greatest international challenge to both orthodox science and professional sceptics. Tom starts to develop an intense obsession with Silver, whose magnetism becomes stronger with each new manifestation of inexplicable events. As Tom gets closer to Silver, tension mounts, and his worldview is threatened to its core.

In the Heart of the Sea

Matthew Joy

2015

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

Cold Mountain

Bardolph

2003

In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.

Anthropoid

Josef Gabčík

2016

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Watching the Detectives

Neil

2007

Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.

Free Fire

Chris

2017

Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shoot-out and a game of survival.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Damien

2006

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Pieter

2003

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

Breakfast on Pluto

Patrick 'Kitten' Braden

2005

In the 1970s, a young transgender woman called “Kitten” leaves her small Irish town for London in search of love, acceptance, and her long-lost mother.

The Party

Tom

2017

Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.