Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor award at the Oscars in 2024 for his role in Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor award at the 96th Academy Awards for his role in Oppenheimer.

The news of his win quickly spread on news outlets and social media. Oppenheimer had a successful night at the Oscars, winning seven awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Christopher Nolan.

Murphy was surprised and grateful for the award, calling himself a proud Irishman and highlighting the teamwork involved in the film.

This win marks Murphy’s first Academy Award, establishing him as a highly regarded actor.