Here are Cillian Murphy’s top 5 shows and movies, that prove there’s no other like him
The renowned Irish star has given the industry some of the greatest movies and shows. Here are his best of works, that prove his exceptional acting skills.
As Cillian Murphy celebrates his 45th birthday today, the Irish actor, born on May 25,1976 in Douglas, truly deserves the love and fame he has, and here’s looking back to some of his greatest works of all times.
Initially started as a musician for a rock band ‘The Sons of Mr. Green Genes’, although the star proved his versatility serving as the lead singer, pianist as well as a songwriter, Murphy failed this career as he turned down a record deal due to certain implications.
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Well, the destiny already had something planned for him, as Cillian began taking footsteps towards the field of acting, and is here today, a renowned and extremely popular personality worldwide, as one of the brilliant actors of his generation.
Before taking to mainstream acting, Cillian has delivered quite a few minor roles in television as well as some independent movies and stage plays.
Here’s looking back at some of the actor’s best movies and shows, that prove his exceptionality and answer why he stands where he does now-
# 5 Dunkirk, 2017
Playing the role of a suspicious shivering soldier in Christopher Nolan’s war film, that revolves around the evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II, Murphy delivers an exceptional performance, too real for an act.
#4 Inception, 2010
Another one of Nolan’s movies, Cillian rocks the role as an innocent,rich heir ‘Robert Fischer’, in this sci-fi action superhit alongside various popular stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page (now Elliot Page) and Harry Styles.
#3 The Dark Knight, 2008
The actor plays the only real villian in not just this but the entire trilogy of ‘The Dark Knight’, as the ‘Scarecrow’ named Jonathan Crane, who was a corrupt and wicked pharmacologist serving for the ‘Arkham’ asylum as the chief administrator and defeated enemies with a fear inducing drug.
#2 A Quiet Place II, 2020
Standing true to his role as Emmett, Murphy surprised fans by joining the sequel of John Krasinki’s blockbuster ‘A Quiet Place’. The trailer looks promising as the creatures who hunt by sound are back again, this time with more power than before.
#1 Peaky Blinders, 2013
One of Cillian’s greatest and most popular works, the epic television crime series gave us our dangerous Tommy Shelby, who plays the leader of a mafia gang ‘Peaky Blinders’, based in Birmingham. The story follows the chasing journey of cop Chester Campbell, to nab Shelby and try to put a full stop to all the crimes that prevail.
Well, now we know what makes Cillian Murphy a brilliant actor, with diverse and versatile skills, that has made him the star that he is today, and is truly deserving.
