**Cillian Murphy (Douglas, 1976)** is an Irish actor acclaimed for his versatility and the intensity of his performances. His film career took off with Danny Boyle's horror film *28 Days Later* (2002).

He became a frequent collaborator with director Christopher Nolan, playing Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow in the *Batman* trilogy (*Batman Begins*, *The Dark Knight*, and *The Dark Knight Rises*). He went on to have significant roles in other Nolan films such as *Inception* (2010) and *Dunkirk* (2017).

His breakthrough came with the lead role in *Oppenheimer* (2023), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Murphy is known for his ability to portray complex, often introspective, tormented or morally ambiguous characters, distinguished by an intense style and penetrating gaze. Other notable films include *Sunshine* (2007) and *Breakfast on Pluto* (2005).