Cillian Murphy, who portrays the “father of the atomic bomb,” J. Robert Oppenheimer, in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” has been awarded the Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture–drama.
“It was immediately apparent that something was different the moment I set foot on a Christopher Nolan set,” Murphy said in his acceptance speech. “I immediately recognized that I was in the care of the visionary director and master based on the actors’ complete lack of seating options [Laughter] and the degree of rigor, concentration, and commitment displayed.”
“I would like to thank Chris and Emma [Thomas] for having faith in me for the past two decades,” Murphy continued. Many thanks to you. In essence, one of the most vulnerable and alluring aspects of the acting profession is that it is not possible to succeed independently. This film featured the most phenomenal ensemble cast imaginable. It all seemed enchanted, and a portion of them remain alive at present. Gary Oldman, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and Matt Damon. You have my sincere appreciation for bearing me and being there with me throughout this film.”
Following his nomination for the comedy/thriller film “Breakfast on Pluto” in 2006, this is Murphy’s first victory and second overall nomination of his career. “Oppenheimer” was also nominated for best picture, director, screenplay, supporting actress (Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer), supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.) as Admiral Lewis Strauss, original score, and the new cinematic and box office achievement category.
Brady Keoghan (“Saltburn”), Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers”), Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), Colman Domingo (“Rustin”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), and Colman Domingo (“Rustin”) were all defeated by Murphy.
Jo Koy presided over the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on January 7.
