Cillian Murphy

Irish actor in major films and series

Cillian Murphy - Irish actor in major films and series
Born

May 25th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Ireland

Links & References

An Irish actor gained prominence through work in film and television. Major roles included the character Thomas Shelby in the series 'Peaky Blinders' and the Scarecrow in 'Batman Begins' as well as its sequels. Other significant performances occurred in films such as 'Inception', '27 Dresses', and 'Dunkirk', where he portrayed a soldier in World War II. Recognized for a distinctive on-screen presence, contributed to multiple critically acclaimed projects over two decades.

Portrayed Thomas Shelby in 'Peaky Blinders'

Played Scarecrow in 'Batman Begins' and sequels

Featured in 'Dunkirk' as a British soldier

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