Date of Birth: May 25, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Cillian Murphy is an acclaimed Irish actor known for his versatile roles in both independent and blockbuster films. He was born in Douglas, County Cork, Ireland. Murphy initially pursued a career in law before shifting his focus to acting, joining a theater company in Cork and eventually making his way to the London stage. His breakthrough role came in Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic horror film “28 Days Later” (2002). Subsequently, he gained international fame for his roles in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” (2005) and “Inception” (2010). Murphy has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Thomas Shelby in the British television series “Peaky Blinders” (2013-2022). Beyond acting, Murphy is known for his understated public persona and dedication to his craft.
5 Interesting Facts about Cillian Murphy
1. Cillian Murphy originally aspired to be a rock musician and was part of a band named The Sons of Mr. Greengenes.
2. He has a law degree from University College Cork but left it to pursue acting.
3. Murphy is known for avoiding the Hollywood lifestyle and prefers to live a quiet life in Dublin.
4. He performed in a stage production of “Disco Pigs,” which later became a film and was one of his first significant roles.
5. Despite his varied roles in film, Murphy continues to work in theater and has performed in numerous stage productions.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cillian Murphy
1. “I don’t think I’m cut out for fame. I’m not very good at it.”
2. “If you behave like a celebrity, then people will treat you like a celebrity, and if you don’t, they won’t.”
3. “I find the whole celebrity thing very weird.”
4. “I think there’s a lot of power in being understated. There’s a lot of power in reserve.”
5. “I’m not interested in making movies for money. I want to make movies that will last.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Cillian Murphy’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, have two sons: Malachy, born in December 2005, and Aran, born in July 2007.
Relevant Links
1. [Cillian Murphy – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614165/
2. [Cillian Murphy – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cillian_Murphy
