The Oscar winner became the first Irish-born man to win the Best Actor award at the 96th Academy Awards this weekend, but he’s not the only successful member of his family
Cillian Murphy became the first Irish-born man to win the Best Actor award after taking home the prize at the 96th Academy Awards.The Oppenheimer star has one brother, named Páidi, and two sisters, called Sile and Orla.
While they mostly remain out of the spotlight, Cillian has shared bits and pieces about his family in Ireland.During his late teens and early 20s, he sang and played the guitar in several bands, alongside his brother, Páidi. One such band was called Sons of Mister Green Jeans, which was chosen for the Frank Zappa song of the same name.The musical duo were offered a five-album deal by a London-based record label, however, because Páidi was still in school, they rejected it.
Reflecting on the decision, Cillian later said: “I'm very glad in retrospect that we didn't sign because you kind of sign away your life to a label and the whole of your music.”
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