Oppenheimer: 10 facts about Oscar winner Cillian Murphy

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March 11, 2024 at 7:39 p.m

“Oppenheimer” star and Oscar winner Cillian Murphy is a talented actor who likes to keep his private life to himself. We’ll tell you 10 exciting facts about him.

Cillian Murphy is known for his multi-faceted characters and versatility. Many viewers remember him and are celebrated for his role as Tommy Shelby in “Peaky Blinders”.

But it was with his role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “Oppenheimer” that Murphy gained fame and secured a coveted Oscar award. Find out from us how you can watch the Oscar-winning masterpiece starring Murphy.

Not much is known about his personal life because Murphy doesn’t like being in the spotlight. We have listed a few things that are known about the “Oppenheimer” star.

Cillian Murphy studied law before becoming an actor

Before he decided to become an actor, Cillian Murphy wanted to be a lawyer. It was the classic “A Clockwork Orange” that convinced him to become an actor instead. A stage version of “A Clockwork Orange” in a Cork nightclub led Murphy to abandon his studies to try his hand at acting. The Independent reports that Murphy described studying law as “clearly the wrong choice”.

Cillian Murphy is a trained musician

Murphy is a versatile actor with a wide range of skills that extend beyond the screen. He is best known for his exceptional acting skills. However, many don’t know that he is also a trained musician who has released several songs under his name.

In fact, Murphy’s musical talents have been featured in several of his films, including “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,” released in 2006. In the film, Murphy played a member of the Irish Republican Army who also played the violin. Murphy has also been part of a music band called “Sons of Mr. Greengenes” in the past.