Cillian Murphy

  • Name: Cillian Murphy
  • Date of Birth: May 25, 1976
  • Place of Birth: Douglas, Cork in Ireland
Mini-bio: isco Pigs was Murphy's first big break. He was cast in the central role of Pig in Corcadorca's 1996 production of Enda Walsh's original play. He later reprised that role for the 2001 feature film vers...( read more)ion by Kirsten Sheridan. Also, he wrote and sang the song So New for the soundtrack. However, it was not until Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later became a sleeper hit in the USA in 2003, that the bigger studios and directors started to take notice. As for the actor's full-frontal nudity in the film, Murphy claimed he was perfectly comfortable doing nudity if the role called for it.

In recent years he has had smaller parts in such Hollywood films as Girl with a Pearl Earring and Cold Mountain. 2005 was the year that brought Murphy into more renown with his acclaimed performance as Dr. Jonathan Crane (also known as The Scarecrow) in Batman Begins and for his role as the terrorist, Jackson Rippner (a mangling of Jack the Ripper), in Red Eye, co-starring Rachel McAdams as his would-be victim. Murphy was nominated for Best Villain in the 2006 MTV Movie Awards for his performance in Batman Begins, but lost to Hayden Christensen for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

He originally auditioned for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan was reportedly impressed with his audition; and although he decided to give Christian Bale the lead role, he persuaded Murphy to play Crane. It is not known if Murphy will be returning for the sequel, although he has stated that he would if asked to.

Recently, he starred in the movie Breakfast on Pluto, based on the novel of the same title by Patrick McCabe. Additionally, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in Musical or Comedy for this movie, though he lost to Joaquin Phoenix for his role in Walk the Line. He also starred as Damien in Ken Loach's film The Wind That Shakes the Barley , which won the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
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Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy mini-bio: isco Pigs was Murphy's first big break. He was cast in the central role of Pig in Corcadorca's 1996 production of Enda Walsh's original play. He later reprised that role for the 2001 feature film version by Kirsten Sheridan. Also, he wrote and sang the song So New for the soundtrack. However, it was not until Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later became a sleeper hit in the USA in 2003, that the bigger studios and directors started to take notice. As for the actor's full-frontal nudity in the film, Murphy claimed he was perfectly comfortable doing nudity if the role called for it.

In recent years he has had smaller parts in such Hollywood films as Girl with a Pearl Earring and Cold Mountain. 2005 was the year that brought Murphy into more renown with his acclaimed performance as Dr. Jonathan Crane (also known as The Scarecrow) in Batman Begins and for his role as the terrorist, Jackson Rippner (a mangling of Jack the Ripper), in Red Eye, co-starring Rachel McAdams as his would-be victim. Murphy was nominated for Best Villain in the 2006 MTV Movie Awards for his performance in Batman Begins, but lost to Hayden Christensen for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

He originally auditioned for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan was reportedly impressed with his audition; and although he decided to give Christian Bale the lead role, he persuaded Murphy to play Crane. It is not known if Murphy will be returning for the sequel, although he has stated that he would if asked to.

Recently, he starred in the movie Breakfast on Pluto, based on the novel of the same title by Patrick McCabe. Additionally, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in Musical or Comedy for this movie, though he lost to Joaquin Phoenix for his role in Walk the Line. He also starred as Damien in Ken Loach's film The Wind That Shakes the Barley , which won the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

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Cillian Murphy Information:
Eye color: Ice blue
Height: 5'9''
Nickname(s): Cilly
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Family: Spouse-Yvonne McGuinness, 2 kids
Resides in: London, England
Religious affiliations: Atheist
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Other: He's beyond amazing.



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  • alemagico
    alemagico
    New movies coming up:
    1. Hippie Hippie Shake - with Siena Miller
    2. Dali and I: The Surreal life - with Al Pacino
    3. White Male Heart
    4. Peacock - with Ellen Page and Sarandon
    5. The Edge of Love (is on theaters now..
    on the US, november 6,2008).

    For more news, stay tune on the flixter news post.
    Or here, in Cillian profile. I will post more soon.

    ATT
    Lilianetty - aka Alex
    DanLatino.com Staff
    posted 6 days ago
  • WolfStarthegoldwolf
    WolfStarthegoldwolf
    He's insanely cute but really creepy in Batman Begins and he maintains that cute creepy image in his brief appearance in The Dark Knight. He is a fantastic actor, I hope to see him in future movies (good ones preferably).
    posted 6 days ago
  • 0x0xLaurenx0x0
    0x0xLaurenx0x0
    Red Eye <3
    Sunshine <3
    Disco Pigs <3
    Breakfast on Pluto <3
    Batman Begins <3
    The Dark Knight <3
    28 Later <3
    Whaching the Detectives <3

    Gahhh, I could go on and on. :DD
    I love him. :)
    posted 23 days ago
  • darwolfsp
    darwolfsp
    I Like His EYES
    posted 29 days ago
  • movielover4ever14
    movielover4ever14
    I like how he's really hot and creepy at the same time!
    posted 33 days ago
  • alemagico
    alemagico
    I recomend movies of Cillian:
    1. DARK KNIGHT! (CRANES BACK FOR MORE)
    2. Batman Begins (HOTNESS AS DR CRANE)
    3. Breakfast on Pluto (NOMINATION FOR A GOLDEN GLOBE
    AND AN OSCAR...dint win it but the nomination caunts people, its important! NOT FUNNY).
    4. Disco Pigs (PLAY AND MOVIE OUTSTANDING)
    5. 28 Days Later (CREEPY BUT THE BEST)
    6. SUNSHINE ( BEST FILM EVER MADE)

    If you think I dont know, see them all!
    posted 80 days ago
  • swansong4araven
    swansong4araven
    Cillian does an awesome job in everything. I recommend that those who worship the blue-eyed God see Sunburn, On The Edge, Intermission and Disco Pigs. I am sure everyone has seen Breakfast On Pluto if not, another must see film. He is brilliant.
    posted 112 days ago
  • alemagico
    alemagico
    MORE NEWS OF CILLIAN'S UPCOMING MOVIE PEACOCK!
    THE DARK KNIGHT, EDGE OF LOVE, ALL IN HERE, FLIXTER.COM!

    PD: My life is posting news, sence I work on a
    Harry Potter site, and now dedicated to another
    site...CILLIANSITE!..in myspace.com/lilianetty

    I will continue posting here pictures of the DARK KNIGHT if their is another new pic of DR CRANE, EDGE OF LOVE and
    WATCHING THE DETECTIVES! STAY TUNE FOR MORE!
    posted 166 days ago
  • alemagico
    alemagico
    Cant wait to see HIPPIE HIPPIE SHAKE and Watching the Detectives! If your a true fan as I am, dont worry...is not to long before we see THE DARK KNIGHT!

    CILLIAN MURPHY ROCKS, RULES AND IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
    posted 171 days ago
  • Megggyy
    Megggyy
    Cillian! <3
    posted 184 days ago
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