Cillian Murphy

Actors

Birthday

Date : 25 May Year : 1976

Age

49 Years Old

Birth Place

Douglas Ireland

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Relationship

Yvonne McGuinness (m. 2004)

Height

1.75m. (5'9)

Parents

Brendan Murphy

Nationality

Irish

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Estimated Wealth by period

$18M - 22 Million

Cillian Murphy Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$1M - 2 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$18.50 Million

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Introduction

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor and film producer known for his intense, understated performances, piercing blue eyes, and ability to portray complex, brooding characters with remarkable depth. He is best recognized for his iconic role as Thomas "Tommy" Shelby in the hit series Peaky Blinders and for his Oscar-winning portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biopic Oppenheimer.

Career

Early Debut: Started with the 1996 play Disco Pigs, which he later reprised in the 2001 film adaptation. Made his screen debut in films like Intermission (2003).

Breakthrough Role: Gained wide recognition as Jim in the horror hit 28 Days Later (2002) and as Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow in Batman Begins (2005), marking the start of his long collaboration with Christopher Nolan.

Television Success: Starred as the charismatic gangster Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders (2013–2022), earning multiple award nominations and a massive global fanbase.

Nolan Collaborations: Appeared in Inception (2010), Dunkirk (2017), and delivered a transformative lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer (2023).

Acclaim & Awards: Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer, along with a BAFTA and Golden Globe.

Recent Work: Starred in Small Things Like These (2024), Steve (2025 Netflix release), and had a cameo in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Reprised his role as Tommy Shelby in the feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), which serves as a continuation of the series.

Family Life

Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. He is the eldest of four children; his father worked for the Irish Department of Education and his mother was a French teacher. Before acting, he was interested in music and played in bands with his brother. He has been married to visual artist Yvonne McGuinness since 2004. The couple has two sons: Malachy (born 2005) and Aran (born 2007). The family lives in Dublin, and Murphy is known for keeping his personal life very private.

Cillian Murphy Net Worth

As of 2026, Cillian Murphy's net worth is estimated to be around $18 - 22 million. He has earned primarily through his acting roles in films and television, including major projects with Christopher Nolan, Peaky Blinders, and endorsements, while also venturing into producing.

Notable Achievements

Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer (2023) — first Irish-born actor to win in this category.
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Oppenheimer.
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for Oppenheimer.
Multiple Irish Film & Television Awards and nominations for Peaky Blinders.
Iconic performances as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders and Scarecrow in the Dark Knight trilogy.
Critical acclaim for independent films and stage work, including early theatre successes.

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