Cillian Murphy: Irish Actor Acclaimed for Roles in 'Oppenheimer' and 'Peaky Blinders'

Early Life and Career

Cillian Murphy, born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Ireland, is an Irish actor known for his striking performances. He made his professional debut in Enda Walsh's 1996 play "Disco Pigs."

Breakthrough and Recognition

Murphy's breakthrough role came in the 2005 film "Batman Begins," where he portrayed the Scarecrow. Since then, he has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including "28 Days Later" (2002), "Inception" (2010), and "Dunkirk" (2017).

'Oppenheimer' and 'Peaky Blinders'

Murphy's most recent project, "Oppenheimer," a biopic about the father of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer, has earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He is also known for his role as Tommy Shelby in the television series "Peaky Blinders."