Aran Murphy is the son of acclaimed Irish actor Cillian Murphy. With Cillian’s fame growing, many fans are curious to know more about his family, especially his youngest son.
Aran was born in July 2007 in England. As of 2022, he is 15 years old, although his exact birthdate is not public. He has an older brother named Malachy. Aran holds both Irish and British citizenship.
Parents
Aran’s father, Cillian, has had an acclaimed acting career spanning almost three decades across dozens of films and shows like Peaky Blinders, 28 Days Later, and The Dark Knight trilogy.
Aran’s mother, Yvonne McGuinness, is a visual artist with a Master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in London. His parents settled in London in 2001 but moved back to Dublin, Ireland, in 2015, where they currently live with their two sons.
Education
Aran attends a Catholic secondary school. He has not yet graduated and is still completing his high school education.
Aran Murphy’s Movies
Aran made his theater debut in a show called “Hammet” by the Irish theatre company Dead Centre. So yes, he has begun acting like his father.
Parents’ Marriage
Cillian and his wife, Yvonne, have been married since 2004. They first met back in 1996 when Cillian was still a rock musician. Yvonne is four years older than Cillian.
Despite their creative careers, they lead fairly quiet lives out of the spotlight. Cillian is an acclaimed actor, while Yvonne is a visual artist. Together, they have two sons – Malachy and Aran. So, after almost 20 years of marriage, Cillian and Yvonne remain happily married.
Is Cillian Murphy’s son in Peaky Blinders?
No, Cillian’s son does not appear in Peaky Blinders. Cillian plays the lead role of Thomas Shelby, a war veteran who uses his brilliance and outsider status to gain significant power.
Is Peaky Blinders a true story?
The BBC-Netflix crime drama is loosely based on a true story. It focuses on the antics of a gang called the Peaky Blinders in Birmingham, England, in the years after World War One. The show’s fictional gang is somewhat based on an actual 19th-century urban youth gang of the same name that operated in Birmingham.
Does Cillian Murphy have a brother?
Yes, the Irish actor has a brother named Paidi and two sisters named Orla and Sile. Cillian and his brother Paidi were part of several bands in their late teens and early 20s, most notably The Sons of Green Genes.
