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Cillian Murphy

Actor

Cillian Murphy

  • Born: 25 May 1976, Douglas, County Cork, Ireland
  • Estimated net worth: $20 million

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his versatile roles in both independent and blockbuster films. He gained recognition for his performances in '28 Days Later', 'Peaky Blinders', and 'Inception'. Murphy is celebrated for his intense acting style and…

About Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his versatile roles in both independent and blockbuster films. He gained recognition for his performances in '28 Days Later', 'Peaky Blinders', and 'Inception'. Murphy is celebrated for his intense acting style and distinctive voice, often portraying complex characters in a range of genres from horror to drama.

Born
25 May 1976, Douglas, County Cork, Ireland
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Yvonne McGuinness (2004-present)
Children
2 children, Malachy Murphy, Aran Murphy
Parents
Brendan Murphy, Cork, Ireland; Shelly Murphy, Cork, Ireland
Estimated net worth
$20 million

Fun facts about Cillian Murphy

  • Cillian Murphy originally studied to be a rock musician before pursuing acting.
  • He has a fear of flying, which has made travel for film shoots challenging.

Famous Cillian Murphy quotes

“The world is a very dangerous place.”
28 Days Later, 2002
“I’m not a monster. I’m just a man.”
Peaky Blinders, 2013
“You can't take it with you.”
Inception, 2010

Cillian Murphy: coming up

  • A Quiet Place Part III (Movie, Emmett)28 July 2027

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Cillian Murphy filmography

Cast (88)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027A Quiet Place Part III MovieEmmett
2026Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man MovieTommy Shelby7.2
202628 Years Later: The Bone Temple MovieJim (uncredited)7.1
2025Steve MovieSteve6.4
2024Small Things Like These MovieBill Furlong6.7
2024Kensuke's Kingdom MovieDad (voice)7.1
2024Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby MovieThomas Shelby (voice)0.5
2023Oppenheimer MovieJ. Robert Oppenheimer8.0
2023Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer MovieSelf - J. Robert Oppenheimer6.5
2021All of This Unreal Time MovieMan7.6
Show 78 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2021A Quiet Place Part II MovieEmmett7.4
2021Fight for First: Excel Esports TVNarrator4.7
2020A World of Calm TVNarrator6.8
2019I'm the Man MovieNarrator7.0
2019Anna MovieLenny Miller6.7
2019The Irish Revolution MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)8.0
2019The Irish Revolution TVSelf - Narrator (voice)7.2
2018The Overcoat MovieAkaky (voice)8.0
2018The Silent Man MovieThe Doll
2018The Delinquent Season MovieJim6.2
2017The Party MovieTom6.3
2017Dunkirk MovieShivering Soldier7.4
2017Free Fire MovieChris6.2
2016Anthropoid MovieJosef Gabčík7.1
2016Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach MovieSelf - Actor6.6
2015In the Heart of the Sea MovieMatthew Joy6.8
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth MovieHimself - Narrator7.3
2015Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth TVSelf - Narrator7.9
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Lennon or McCartney MovieSelf5.3
2014From the Mountain MovieMan
2014Transcendence MovieAgent Donald Buchanan6.1
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014Aloft MovieIvan5.3
2013Harriet and the matches MovieCat (voice)
2013Peaky Blinders TVThomas Shelby8.5
2012Broken MovieMike Kiernan6.9
2012The Dark Knight Rises MovieDr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow7.8
2012Red Lights MovieTom Buckley6.2
2011In Time MovieRaymond Leon7.0
2011Retreat MovieMartin5.6
2011Misterman MovieThomas Magill
2010TRON: Legacy MovieEdward Dillinger (uncredited)6.6
2010Inception MovieRobert Fischer, Jr.8.4
2010Peacock MovieJohn Skillpa / Emma Skillpa6.1
2010Perrier's Bounty MovieMichael McCrea5.8
2009The Water MovieThe Son
2008The Dark Knight MovieScarecrow8.5
2008The Edge of Love MovieWilliam Killick6.2
2008Waveriders MovieNarrator5.8
2007Watching the Detectives MovieNeil6.3
2007Sunshine MovieCapa7.0
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006The Silent City MovieUnnamed Character5.6
2006The Wind That Shakes the Barley MovieDamien7.3
2006Carry On Ken MovieSelf
2005Breakfast on Pluto MoviePatrick 'Kitten' Braden7.2
2005Red Eye MovieJackson Rippner6.4
2005Batman Begins MovieDr. Jonathan Crane7.7
2005The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TVSelf6.9
2003Cold Mountain MovieBardolph6.9
2003Girl with a Pearl Earring MoviePieter6.6
2003Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later' MovieSelf6.7
2003Intermission MovieJohn6.2
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
200228 Days Later MovieJim7.2
2002How Harry Became a Tree MovieGus5.5
2001The Way We Live Now TVPaul Montague7.7
2001Disco Pigs MoviePig / Darren5.8
2001On the Edge MovieJonathan Breech6.7
2001Watchmen MoviePhil7.3
2000Filleann an Feall MovieGer7.8
2000A Man of Few Words MovieBest Man7.7
1999Sunburn MovieDavin McDerby6.2
1999Eviction MovieBrendan McBride5.7
1999The Trench MovieRag Rookwood5.3
1999At Death's Door MovieYoung Reaper6.8
1999Sweety Barrett MoviePat the Barman6.0
1997Quando MoviePat9.0
196860 Minutes TVSelf6.5
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf - Presenter7.1
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
TBASacrifice MovieUnknown character
TBA28 Years Later: Part III MovieJim
TBABlood Runs Coal MovieChip Yablonski
TBAPeaky Blinders: A Peek Behind the Curtain MovieThomas Shelby / Tommy / Himself8.2

Crew (11)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man MovieProducer · Production7.2
202628 Years Later: The Bone Temple MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.1
2025Steve MovieProducer · Production6.4
202528 Years Later MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.6
2024Small Things Like These MovieProducer · Production6.7
Show 6 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2013Peaky Blinders TVExecutive Producer · Production8.5
2001Watchmen MovieWriter · Writing7.3
2001Watchmen MovieCo-Producer · Production7.3
TBA28 Years Later: Part III MovieExecutive Producer · Production
TBAUntitled Peaky Blinders Sequel TVExecutive Producer · Production
TBABlood Runs Coal MovieProducer · Production

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Questions about Cillian Murphy

What are Cillian Murphy's most successful films?

Cillian Murphy's most successful films include '28 Days Later', 'Inception', and 'Dunkirk'. These films not only performed well at the box office but also received critical acclaim, showcasing his talent.

Has Cillian Murphy won any major awards?

Cillian Murphy has received several nominations for prestigious awards, including BAFTA nominations, but he has not won an Academy Award as of 2023.

What was Cillian Murphy's first film?

Cillian Murphy's first film role was in '28 Days Later', released in 2002, where he played the lead character Jim, catapulting him to fame.

What is Cillian Murphy's role in 'Peaky Blinders'?

In 'Peaky Blinders', Cillian Murphy stars as Thomas Shelby, a cunning gangster leading his family business in post-World War I Birmingham, England.

What is Cillian Murphy's estimated net worth?

Cillian Murphy's estimated net worth is approximately $20 million, earned through his successful acting career in film and television.

How did Cillian Murphy get into acting?

Cillian Murphy began acting in local theater productions while studying drama at University College Cork, leading to auditions and his eventual film career.

What genre is Cillian Murphy most known for?

Cillian Murphy is most known for his work in psychological thrillers and dramas, often portraying complex characters with depth and intensity.

Is Cillian Murphy involved in any upcoming projects?

Cillian Murphy stars in 'Oppenheimer', directed by Christopher Nolan, which is set for release in 2023. This film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb.