He has three younger siblings. 950.7k Followers, 141 Following, 970 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Cillian Murphy Updates (@ofycm) Striking Irish actor Cillian Murphy was born in Douglas, the oldest child of Brendan Murphy, who works for the Irish Department of Education, and a mother who is a teacher of French. Cillian Murphy biography and filmography. Cast: Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney, Orla Fitzgerald, Liam Cunningham Telling the story of the Irish War for Independence, from the Irish point of view, Loach and Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty produce a solid, no-nonsense piece of drama, impressively acted by professionals and non-professionals alike. Film profile for Cillian Murphy, Actor, born 25 May 1976. Cillian Murphy born 5/25/1976. Films include Inception, Batman Begins, and Dunkirk Murphy was educated at Presentation Brothers College, Cork. Born in Ireland, Cillian Murphy began his career in the theater.