Cillian Murphy Height: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Family

Cillian Murphy is one of Ireland’s most respected actors, known for his ability to bring quiet intensity and emotional depth to complex characters. From his early work in independent films to international success in Peaky Blinders, Inception, and Oppenheimer, he has built a career defined by carefully chosen roles. His performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer brought him worldwide acclaim and an Academy Award. Away from the spotlight, Murphy maintains a relatively private family life with his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, and their two sons.

Cillian Murphy Height Quick Bio

Detail	Information
Full Name	Cillian Murphy
Date of Birth	May 25, 1976
Height	Approximately 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)
Net Worth	Estimated around $20 million
Age	50 years
Nickname	Cill
Birth Place	Douglas, County Cork, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Parents	Brendan Murphy and a French teacher mother whose name is not widely disclosed
Siblings	Three younger siblings, including Páidi, Sile and Orla
Profession	Actor, producer and musician
Famous For	Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer, 28 Days Later, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy
Hobbies	Reading, music, playing guitar and songwriting
Weight	Estimated/Unverified — no reliably confirmed current figure
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Blue
Instagram	No official personal Instagram account
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Yvonne McGuinness
Marriage Year	2004
Children	Two sons — Malachy and Aran
Education	Presentation Brothers College, Cork; studied law at University College Cork before leaving the course
Family	Married to artist Yvonne McGuinness and father of two sons, Malachy and Aran; eldest of four siblings
Early Career	Began his performing career through music and theatre before moving into professional acting
Breakthrough Film	28 Days Later (2002)
Major Television Role	Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders
Major Film Roles	28 Days Later, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, Inception, Dunkirk, A Quiet Place Part II, Oppenheimer
Most Famous Character	Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders
Award-Winning Role	J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
Academy Award	Won Best Actor for Oppenheimer
Golden Globe Recognition	Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Oppenheimer
BAFTA Recognition	Won Leading Actor for Oppenheimer
Acting Style	Known for restrained performances, psychological depth and intense character work
Music Background	Previously performed with a band and has played guitar and written music
Theatre Background	Began his professional performance career on the Irish theatre scene
Production Work	Has worked as a producer on selected film and television projects
Public Image	Known for being private, understated and selective about his public appearances
Career Location	Primarily works across Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States
Overall Legacy	A leading Irish actor whose career spans independent cinema, major Hollywood films and acclaimed television

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Cillian Murphy Timeline

Year	Career Milestone
1976	Born on May 25 in Douglas, County Cork, Ireland.
1996	Left his law studies at University College Cork and was cast in Disco Pigs. He also met his future wife, Yvonne McGuinness.
1997	Disco Pigs became a major theatre success and toured internationally.
2001	Made his feature-film debut in the film adaptation of Disco Pigs.
2002	Gained international attention as Jim in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later.
2003	Appeared in Cold Mountain.
2005	Played Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow in Batman Begins and starred in Red Eye.
2006	Received major recognition for The Wind That Shakes the Barley and made his West End debut in Love Song.
2007	Starred in Sunshine and continued establishing himself as a leading Irish actor.
2010	Appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Inception.
2013	Began his iconic role as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders.
2014	Won the Golden FIPA for his performance in Peaky Blinders.
2015	His family moved from London back to Dublin.
2017	Appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk.
2020–2021	Hosted programs for BBC Radio 6 Music featuring music, spoken word and poetry.
2022	Co-edited IONBHÁ: The Empathy Book for Ireland and continued his work supporting youth and community initiatives.
2023	Played J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
2024	Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer, along with major BAFTA and Golden Globe recognition.
2025	Starred in Steve and continued expanding his work as an actor and producer.
2026	Remains one of Ireland’s leading international actors, balancing film work with a relatively private family life.

Cillian Murphy Family

Family Detail	Information
Father	Brendan Murphy
Mother	French teacher; name not widely disclosed
Siblings	Three younger siblings
Brother	Páidi Murphy
Sisters	Sile Murphy and Orla Murphy
Wife	Yvonne McGuinness
Marriage	2004
Children	Two sons
Son	Malachy Murphy
Second Son	Aran Murphy
Family Residence	Dublin, Ireland
Family Life	Murphy keeps his family life largely private

Cillian Murphy Social Media

Platform	Account / Status
Instagram	No official personal account clearly verified
Facebook	No clearly verified personal account
X / Twitter	No clearly verified personal account
Social Media Presence	Murphy is known for maintaining a private public profile

Cillian Murphy Cars Collections

Collection	Details	Estimated Price
Personal Car Collection	Specific privately owned vehicles are not reliably documented	Unverified
Luxury Vehicles	No confirmed personal collection available	Unverified
Classic Cars	No confirmed collection publicly documented	Unverified

Cillian Murphy Fashion

Category	Details	Estimated Price
Designer Suits	Frequently wears tailored suits at premieres and award ceremonies	$1,000–$5,000+ per outfit, estimated
Red-Carpet Clothing	Designer clothing worn for major events	$2,000–$10,000+, estimated
Shoes	Premium and designer footwear for public appearances	$500–$2,000+, estimated

Cillian Murphy Awards

Award	Achievement
Academy Award	Best Actor — Oppenheimer
BAFTA Award	Leading Actor — Oppenheimer
Golden Globe	Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama — Oppenheimer
Other Awards	Numerous film, television and theatre nominations and wins

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