History of Cillian Murphy in Timeline
Cillian Murphy is a highly acclaimed Irish actor known for his versatile performances across stage and screen. His talent has been recognized with prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
May 1976: Cillian Murphy Born in Cork
In May 1976, Cillian Murphy was born in Douglas, Cork, Ireland, marking the beginning of his life and upbringing in a family of educators.
September 1996: Professional Acting Debut in Disco Pigs
In September 1996, Cillian Murphy made his professional acting debut on stage in Enda Walsh's "Disco Pigs" at the Corcadorca Theatre Company.
1996: Started Studying Law at UCC
In 1996, Cillian Murphy began studying law at University College Cork (UCC), but his interests quickly shifted to acting after becoming involved with the UCC Drama Society.
1996: Professional Debut in Disco Pigs
In 1996, Cillian Murphy made his professional acting debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs." This marked the beginning of his career.
1996: Met Yvonne McGuinness in 1996
In 1996, Cillian Murphy met his longtime girlfriend Yvonne McGuinness at one of his rock band's shows.
1998: Starred in Much Ado About Nothing
In 1998, Cillian Murphy starred in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", expanding his theatre work.
1999: Starred in The Country Boy and Juno and the Paycock
In 1999, Cillian Murphy starred in theatre productions of "The Country Boy" and "Juno and the Paycock", adding to his stage acting credits.
1999: Directed by Garry Hynes
In 1999, Cillian Murphy was previously directed by Garry Hynes in the theatre productions of "Juno and the Paycock", and again in 2004.
2000: Appeared in Filleann an Feall
In 2000, Cillian Murphy continued acting in short films, including Filleann an Feall.
2001: Move to London in 2001
In 2001, Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness moved to London so his wife could attend the Royal College of Art.
2001: Appeared in Independent Films and Short Films
In 2001, Cillian Murphy appeared in independent films like "On the Edge" and short films such as "Watchmen", while also reprising his role in the film adaptation of "Disco Pigs".
2001: Auditioned for Breakfast on Pluto
In 2001, Cillian Murphy first auditioned for the role in "Breakfast on Pluto", marking his early interest in the part.
2001: Screen Adaptation of Disco Pigs
In 2001, Cillian Murphy reprised his role in the screen adaptation of "Disco Pigs", furthering his acting career.
2002: Starred in The Shape of Things
In 2002, Cillian Murphy starred as Adam in Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, receiving praise for his performance.
2002: Starred in 28 Days Later
In 2002, Cillian Murphy starred in the horror film "28 Days Later", gaining recognition for his role as Jim.
2003: Played Konstantine in The Seagull
In 2003, Cillian Murphy played the role of Konstantine in Chekhov's "The Seagull" at the Edinburgh International Festival.
2003: Starred in Intermission and Cold Mountain
In 2003, Cillian Murphy starred in "Intermission" and had a minor role in "Cold Mountain", showcasing his versatility in both independent and Hollywood films.
2003: Starred in Intermission
In 2003, Cillian Murphy starred in the dark comedy "Intermission", playing a supermarket stocker involved in a bank heist plot.
2004: Marriage to Yvonne McGuinness in 2004
In 2004, Cillian Murphy married his longtime girlfriend Yvonne McGuinness.
2004: Prepared for Breakfast on Pluto Role
In 2004, Cillian Murphy prepared for his role in "Breakfast on Pluto" by meeting with a transvestite and going clubbing, immersing himself in the character's world.
2004: Nominated for MTV Movie Award
In 2004, Cillian Murphy received a nomination for Breakthrough Male Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for his role in "28 Days Later".
2004: Toured Ireland with Druid Theatre Company
In 2004, Cillian Murphy toured Ireland with the Druid Theatre Company in "The Playboy of the Western World" and "The Country Boy".
2005: Birth of First Son in 2005
In 2005, Cillian Murphy and his wife Yvonne McGuinness welcomed their first son.
2005: Starred in Batman Begins and Red Eye
In 2005, Cillian Murphy appeared as Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" and as Jackson Rippner in Wes Craven's thriller "Red Eye".
2005: Began Collaboration with Christopher Nolan
In 2005, Cillian Murphy began his collaboration with Christopher Nolan, starting with his role as the Scarecrow in "Batman Begins".
2005: Starred in Breakfast on Pluto
In 2005, Cillian Murphy starred as Patrick/"Kitten" Braden in Neil Jordan's comedy-drama "Breakfast on Pluto", receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.
2005: Ranked Among Summer MVPs
In 2005, Cillian Murphy was ranked among Entertainment Weekly's "Summer MVPs", recognizing his breakthrough performances.
November 2006: Starred in Love Song in London's West End
From November 2006 to February 2007, Cillian Murphy starred opposite Neve Campbell in John Kolvenbach's play "Love Song" at the New Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End.
2006: The Wind That Shakes the Barley Broke Record
In 2006, "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" broke the Irish box office record, previously held by "Intermission" in which Murphy starred.
2006: Starred in The Wind That Shakes the Barley and Won Palme d'Or
In 2006, Cillian Murphy starred in "The Wind That Shakes the Barley", which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and became a successful Irish independent film.
2006: Starred in The Wind That Shakes the Barley
In 2006, Cillian Murphy starred in the Irish war drama "The Wind That Shakes the Barley", playing the role of Damien O'Donovan.
2006: Nominated for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards
In 2006, Cillian Murphy was nominated for Best Villain at the MTV Movie Awards for his role as Scarecrow in "Batman Begins".
February 2007: Starred in Love Song in London's West End
From November 2006 to February 2007, Cillian Murphy starred opposite Neve Campbell in John Kolvenbach's play "Love Song" at the New Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End.
2007: Birth of Second Son in 2007
In 2007, Cillian Murphy and his wife Yvonne McGuinness welcomed their second son.
2007: Rock the Vote Ireland Campaign in 2007
In 2007, Cillian Murphy participated in the Rock the Vote Ireland campaign, targeting young voters for the general election.
2007: Film Appearances in 2007
In 2007, Cillian Murphy starred in the science fiction film "Sunshine" as a physicist-astronaut. He also appeared in the romantic comedy "Watching the Detectives" with Lucy Liu, and filmed "Hippie Hippie Shake", though it was later shelved.
2007: Starred in Sunshine
In 2007, Cillian Murphy starred in the science fiction thriller "Sunshine", adding to his diverse filmography.
2007: Shift Towards Atheism in 2007
In 2007, Cillian Murphy stated that his views shifted towards atheism after his role as a physicist and astronaut in the film "Sunshine".
July 2008: Appearance on Irish Postage Stamp in July 2008
In July 2008, Cillian Murphy was featured on an Irish postage stamp as part of a series honoring Irish film creativity, showcasing a still from "The Wind That Shakes the Barley".
April 2009: The Water Release in April 2009
In April 2009, Cillian Murphy starred in "The Water", a 15-minute Canadian short film directed by Kevin Drew, released online. Murphy was drawn to the role because he was a fan of Broken Social Scene and the idea of making a silent movie.
2010: Appeared in Inception
In 2010, Cillian Murphy appeared in Christopher Nolan's film "Inception", further solidifying their professional relationship.
2010: First Television Talk Show Appearance in 2010
In 2010, Cillian Murphy made his first appearance on a television talk show, Ireland's Late Late Show, to promote "Perrier's Bounty".
2010: Return to Theatre and Film Roles in 2010
In 2010, Cillian Murphy returned to the theatre with "From Galway to Broadway and back again" and starred in the psychological thriller "Peacock". He also appeared in Christopher Nolan's "Inception" and had a cameo in "Tron: Legacy".
2011: Patron of UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre in 2011
In 2011, Cillian Murphy became a patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the National University of Ireland Galway.
2011: Stage and Film Roles in 2011
In 2011, Cillian Murphy starred in the stage monodrama "Misterman", earning critical acclaim and awards. He also played the lead role in the British horror film "Retreat" and appeared in the science fiction film "In Time".
2011: Won Drama Desk Award for Misterman
In 2011, Cillian Murphy won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for his work in the one-man play "Misterman".
2011: Hippie Hippie Shake Shelved in 2011
The film "Hippie Hippie Shake", which was filmed in 2007, starring Cillian Murphy as Richard Neville, editor of Oz magazine, was eventually shelved in 2011 after delays.
February 2012: Message of Support to Vita Cortex Workers in February 2012
In February 2012, Cillian Murphy wrote a message of support to the former Vita Cortex workers involved in a sit-in at their plant.
2012: The Dark Knight Trilogy
Cillian Murphy appeared in The Dark Knight Trilogy as the Scarecrow through 2012, continuing his collaboration with Christopher Nolan.
2012: Film Roles and Award Nomination in 2012
In 2012, Cillian Murphy starred in "Red Lights" with Robert De Niro and reprised his role as the Scarecrow in "The Dark Knight Rises". He also had a supporting role in "Broken", earning a British Independent Film Award nomination.
2013: Gained Prominence in Peaky Blinders
From 2013 to 2022, Cillian Murphy gained greater prominence for his role as Tommy Shelby in the BBC series "Peaky Blinders".
2013: Starts in Peaky Blinders in 2013
In 2013, Cillian Murphy began starring as Thomas Shelby in the BBC television series "Peaky Blinders", which received praise and high ratings.
2013: Directorial Debut in 2013
In 2013, Cillian Murphy made his directorial debut with a music video for the band Money's single "Hold Me Forever".
October 2014: Peaky Blinders series two began broadcasting in October 2014
In October 2014, the second series of "Peaky Blinders", starring Cillian Murphy, began broadcasting on BBC.
2014: Film and Play Appearances in 2014
In 2014, Cillian Murphy starred in the drama "Aloft" and Wally Pfister's "Transcendence", and reunited with Enda Walsh in the play "Ballyturk".
2015: Return to Dublin in 2015
In 2015, Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness moved back to Dublin after living in London for 14 years.
2015: Contributions to Music Tracks and Film Role in 2015
In 2015, Cillian Murphy starred in Ron Howard's "In the Heart of the Sea" and contributed spoken vocals to tracks from Paul Hartnoll's album "8:58".
2015: Named One of GQ's Best-Dressed Men in 2015
In 2015, Cillian Murphy was named one of GQ's 50 best-dressed men.
2016: Film Roles in 2016
In 2016, Cillian Murphy starred in Ben Wheatley's "Free Fire" and portrayed Jozef Gabčík in "Anthropoid", a film about the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich.
2017: Appeared in Dunkirk
In 2017, Cillian Murphy appeared in Christopher Nolan's film "Dunkirk", continuing his ongoing collaborations with the director.
2017: Role in Dunkirk in 2017
In 2017, Cillian Murphy played a shell-shocked army officer in Christopher Nolan's war film "Dunkirk".
2017: Response to Disappointed Cillian Murphy Meme in 2017
In 2017, Cillian Murphy responded to the "Disappointed Cillian Murphy" meme by asking, "What's a meme?".
2018: Support for Irish Abortion Referendum in 2018
In 2018, Cillian Murphy supported the Irish referendum to repeal the eighth amendment of the constitution that restricted access to abortions, appearing on The Blindboy Podcast to urge men to support women and vote in favor of the referendum.
June 2019: Anna Release in June 2019
In June 2019, Cillian Murphy played a role in the feature film "Anna".
August 2019: Peaky Blinders series five broadcast in August 2019
On 25 August 2019, the first episode of series 5 of "Peaky Blinders" was broadcast on BBC One. Cillian Murphy continued in his leading role of Thomas Shelby.
2019: Catholic Faith Shaped Morality in 2019
In 2019, Cillian Murphy said the Catholic faith still shaped his morality.
2020: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II
In 2020, Cillian Murphy starred in the horror sequel, "A Quiet Place Part II", expanding his presence in the horror genre.
2020: Named One of Greatest Irish Film Actors
In 2020, Cillian Murphy was named one of the greatest Irish film actors of all time by The Irish Times, recognizing his significant contributions to film.
2020: Radio Series Debut in 2020
Since 2020, Cillian Murphy has hosted "Cillian Murphy's Limited Edition", a radio series on BBC Radio 6 Music.
2021: A Quiet Place Part II Release in 2021
In 2021, Cillian Murphy starred as Emmett in "A Quiet Place Part II", playing a hardened survivor.
2021: Production of Peaky Blinders Season 6 delayed in 2021
In 2021, it was reported that filming for Peaky Blinders Series 6 was delayed. The series was eventually aired in 2022.
February 2022: Peaky Blinders Series 6 premiered in February 2022
In February 2022, Series six of "Peaky Blinders" premiered.
2022: Peaky Blinders
From 2013 to 2022, Cillian Murphy gained greater prominence for his role as Tommy Shelby in the BBC series "Peaky Blinders".
2022: Return to Vegetarianism in 2022
In 2022, Cillian Murphy said he had returned to vegetarianism.
2023: Starred in Oppenheimer and Won Academy Award
In 2023, Cillian Murphy portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer in Nolan's "Oppenheimer", for which he won the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
2023: Starring role in Oppenheimer and Awards in 2023
In 2023, Cillian Murphy portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film "Oppenheimer", directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie was a commercial and critical success, and for his performance, he won several awards including a Golden Globe, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Academy Award.
2023: Variety's Most Influential People of 2023
In 2023, following the success of "Oppenheimer" and the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, Cillian Murphy was named in Variety's list of the most influential figures in the entertainment and media industry.
February 2024: Launch of Production Company in February 2024
In February 2024, Cillian Murphy launched the independent production company Big Things Films with Alan Moloney. He also produced and starred in "Small Things like These", and will reprise his role in the Peaky Blinders movie, "The Immortal Man".
2024: Continued Radio Series in 2024
As of 2024, Cillian Murphy's radio series, "Cillian Murphy's Limited Edition", has produced three seasons, totalling 28 episodes.
2024: New Face of Versace in 2024
In 2024, Cillian Murphy was announced as the new face of Versace, an Italian luxury fashion company.
