Cillian Murphy has long been one of the most talented actors to ever hail from the Emerald Isle.
Originally from Co Cork, Ireland, the 47-year-old actor started his career on the stage in a number of small plays and independent movies. As his incredible on-stage persona and acting abilities began to garner attention, Cillian was snapped up by some of the biggest names in the movie industry and landed starring roles in huge blockbuster movies including Danny Boyle's 2002 horror, 28 Days Later, Cold Mountain, and Batman Begins.
Despite the fact he quickly became one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood in the early 2000s, it was Cillian's triumphant performance as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders that earned him global plaudits and fame.
The Irish actor starred as Shelby in the BBC series about a criminal gang in Birmingham during the post-World War I period since 2013. The highest-profile performance of Cillian's career to date came in last year's summer blockbuster Oppenheimer, with the Irishman portraying the titular physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, often referred to as the father of the Atomic Bomb.
Having already scooped the Best Actor award at the Golden Globes, Cillian is expected to clean up this awards season for his breathtaking performance in the Christopher Nolan epic. Away from his acting career, Cillian has famously kept his private life under wraps.
The Hollywood star previously admitted that he 'hates' the fame and fortune that comes with his occupation, and dreams of the day where the two aspects of his job can be completely separate.
Here, we take a look into the private life of the talented star from his family life, famous wife, and kids to his internal struggles with being one of the biggest stars on the planet.