Cillian Murphy wins the top actor award at the 96th Academy Awards for his role as nuclear scientist J Robert Oppenheimer in the movie “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan.
This win is Murphy’s first time being nominated for an Oscar, but he becomes the favorite after winning other big awards like the Baftas and Screen Actors Guild for his performance in the same film. He’s also won the best actor (drama) at the Golden Globes. Murphy is well-known for working with Nolan and has played memorable characters like the Scarecrow in “Batman Begins.”
He beat tough competition from actors like Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, and Bradley Cooper to win this award. Murphy’s acting in “Oppenheimer” shows how talented he is. He’s also been praised for his roles in movies like “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,” which won the Cannes Palme d’Or, and for leading the popular series “Peaky Blinders.” Overall, Murphy’s win confirms his status as a respected actor in the film industry.
