Cillian Murphy The Quiet Storm of Modern Cinema and the Face of Refined Intensity

Full Name: Cillian Murphy

Date of Birth: May 25, 1976

Cillian Murphy Age: 49 years

Age Generation: Generation X

Place of Birth: Douglas in County Cork, Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Nationality: Irish

Ethnicity: Irish descent

Marital Status: Happily married

Occupation:

• Actor
• Producer

Religion: Catholic

Resident Off: Dublin

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Chinese Zodiac: Dragon

Sexuality: Straight

Nick Names:

• Cill
• Cilly

Family

Father Name: Brendan Murphy

Mother Name: Mary Murphy

Sisters Name:

• Sila Murphy
• Orla Murphy

Brother Name: Páidi

Cillian Murphy Wife: Yvonne McGuinness

Sons Name:

• Malachy Murphy
• Aran Murphy

Pet Name: A loyal dog named Biscuit

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 173 centimeters

Height in Feet: 5 feet 8 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 70 kg

Weight in Pounds: 154 pounds

Bodytype: Slim and athletic

Build: Lean

Shoe Size: 9 US

Distinctive Features:

• Piercing ice-blue eyes
• Sharp cheekbones

Dress Size: Medium

Body Measurements: 38-31-14 inches

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Dark brown

Education and Acting Training

• Attended Presentation Brothers College in Cork from 1988 to 1994
• Studied law at University College Cork starting in 1994
• Honed skills in Corcadorca Theatre Company around 1996

Cillian Murphy Movies

• Oppenheimer 2023
• Inception 2010
• The Dark Knight 2008 
• Batman Begins 2005 
• Dunkirk 2017 
• 28 Days Later 2002 
• Sunshine 2007 
• Red Eye 2005 
• Breakfast on Pluto 2005 
• The Wind That Shakes the Barley 2006 
• Girl with a Pearl Earring 2003 
• Intermission 2003
• Free Fire 2016 
• Anthropoid 2016 
• The Party 2017 
• Steve 2025
• 28 Years Later 2025
• The Immortal Man 2026

Cillian Murphy TV Shows and OTT

• Peaky Blinders 2013-2022, BBC/Netflix
• Peaky Blinders Seasons 7-8 are upcoming, as Netflix

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Academy Award for Best Actor 2024
• BAFTA Award for Leading Actor 2024
• Golden Globe for Best Actor in Drama 2024
• IFTA Best Lead Actor 2025
• Screen Actors Guild Award 2024
• Empire Award for Best Actor 2007

Hobbies and Interests

• He reads widely, citing literature as a private source of inspiration for his work
• Music remains a lifelong passion; he played in bands during his youth
• He enjoys gardening, walking the family dog, and a quiet domestic life
• He collects film references and studies performances as a form of research

Business Ventures

• Co-founded Big Things Films, a 2024 production company
• Endorses Jameson whiskey, toasting Irish roots in global campaign spotlights
• Partners with Montblanc for luxury pens, blending elegance with his scripted worlds
• Collaborates on Versace fashion lines, infusing red-carpet poise with modern edge

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Serves as a patron for UNESCO Child and Family Research at the University of Galway since 2014
• Champions Focus Ireland’s homelessness efforts through the 2016 Radiothon ambassador role

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Dropped law school after realizing courtrooms paled against the theater’s electric thrill
• Once auditioned for a rock band before acting stole his passionate young heart
• U2 superfan who once chatted about music with The Edge over casual pints in Cork
• Introverted off-screen, he avoids smartphones to savor unfiltered real-life connections
• Turned down Disney roles to chase edgier scripts that challenge his core being
• Collects vintage typewriters, typing notes that spark his next character’s whisper

Controversies

• Rumored affair with Sienna Miller during filming, though unconfirmed whispers faded quietly
• Labeled a British icon in 2025, sparking Irish fans’ proud nationality debates online
• Fined for an uninsured motorbike ride in London, a rare slip in his low-key profile

Cillian Murphy Net worth

• $20 million in 2025