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Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor. He started his career as a rock musician and began his acting career in theatre, and in short and independent films in the late 1990s.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1976 (50)

BIO

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor. He started his career as a rock musician and began his acting career in theatre, and in short and independent films in the late 1990s. His many theatre productions include Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (1998), The Country Boy (1999) and Juno and the Paycock (also 1999). Most recently, he appeared at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY in the play, Grief is the Thing With Feathers (2019).


Select television and film credits include Peaky Blinders (2013 to present), In the Heart of the Sea (2017), The Dark Knight (2008), and Batman Begins (2005).

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Cillian Murphy, Misterman

News

Photos: SOUNDS FROM A SAFE HARBOUR Releases SFSH25 MIXTAPE Vinyl
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

Sounds from a Safe Harbour released its first vinyl record, a limited edition LP capturing live orchestral performances from the sold-out 2025 festival at Cork Opera House featuring Jon Hopkins, The Staves, Amanda Bergman, Sam Amidon, Sean Carey, Leif Vollebekk and Angie McMahon.
DISCO PIGS to Open at The Everyman With Special €19.96 Preview Pricing
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

The Everyman will stage a new production of Enda Walsh's DISCO PIGS, offering tickets at €19.96 for the first preview performance to mark the play's 30th anniversary.
Photos: Pluto TV Sets Halloween Double Feature Fridays
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

Pluto TV celebrates Halloween with Double Feature Fridays, pairing films like Kill Bill, Jennifer's Body and Scream with indie horror titles, every Friday in October at 8pm ET.
Cast Set For DISCO PIGS 30th Anniversary Production at The Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026

Séamus McLean Ross and Aoise Meaney will star as Pig and Runt in The Everyman's new Cork production of DISCO PIGS, directed by writer Enda Walsh. Learn more here.
DISCO PIGS, JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW, and More Will Headline Everyman Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

The Everyman in Cork will present a 30th anniversary production of DISCO PIGS directed by Enda Walsh, alongside JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW starring Anna-Jane Casey and a lineup of Irish comedy acts.
The Everyman Welcomes New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

The Everyman is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors following a recent public recruitment process. learn more here!
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
MISTERMAN Revival Starring Daniel Marconi Leads Origin Irish Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.
How Millicent Simmonds Prepared to Play a Ballet Dancer in PRETTY LETHAL
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

Millicent Simmonds, the performer known for her role in Broadway's Grey House and the Quiet Place franchise, turned to the world of dance for her role in the new movie Pretty Lethal. 
DISCO PIGS, POOL (NO WATER) and More Set For The Everyman 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Everyman announced its 2026 HERE TOGETHER season, featuring Evanna Lynch in POOL (NO WATER), Enda Walsh directing DISCO PIGS' 30th anniversary production, and Tommy Tiernan's musical theatre debut in THE HOUSE MUST WIN.
STEREOPHONIC Star Lucy Karczewski to Make Television Debut in PEAKY BLINDERS Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

Lucy Karczewski, who starred as Diana in the West End production of Stereophonic, will make her television debut in a continuation of Peaky Blinders for Netflix and the BBC.
Listen: PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026

RCA Records UK has released the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the feature film from series creator and writer Steven Knight. Listen to it now.
Video: Netflix Drops PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 19, 2026

Netflix releases the trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, starring Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan & Stephen Graham. Streaming March 20, 2026.
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Sets Digital Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026

On Tuesday, February 17, Sony Pictures Entertainment will debut the digital and physical releases of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the latest entry in the horror franchise from creators Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.
Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.
WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Top 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, Blue Moon, and more have made the longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Learn more about what's next.
Video: Cillian Murphy Returns as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 29, 2025

Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, set for release in theaters and Netflix in 2026.
Simon Stephens Joins Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary edition this year, Sounds from a Safe Harbour (SFSH) will return to Cork City next week. Learn more about the event here!
Review: PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY, Sadler's Wells
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 8, 2025

From the moment the curtain raises and smoke billows away to reveal a barely lit stage, it’s clear that Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby isn’t interested in gently inviting you in and asking how you take your tea. If anything, this is a rough kidnap of the senses, dumping you into a World War I battleground in a way that makes the opening to Saving Private Ryan look like a trip to Tesco.
Sounds From A Safe Harbour Reveals Expanded Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

A vibrant forest of music, language, art, and ritual will bloom across Cork City as Sounds from a Safe Harbour (SFSH) returns for its landmark 10th anniversary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Cillian Murphy been nominated for?

and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Misterman .

What awards has Cillian Murphy won?

Cillian Murphy won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Misterman.

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