Cillian Murphy has won Best Actor for his role in “Oppenheimer” at the 96th Oscars.
Murphy played the titular role of Robert J. Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb. The film followed Oppenheimer’s life prior to, the creation of and after the detonation of the atomic bomb.
This was one of Murphy’s best performances to date and secured him his first Oscar win.
Murphy also won best actor at the Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards and SAG Awards for his performance, earning him a clean sweep throughout the 2023 awards season.