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How tall is Cillian Murphy? 'Oppenheimer' star's height falls short unlike his massive popularity

Cillian Murphy’s height has always been a point of discussion among his fans, with many thinking that he has an above-average stature

Full Name	Cillian Murphy
Date of Birth	25 May, 1976
Age	47 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	Douglas, Ireland
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs) approx
Eye Color	Light Blue
Nationality	Irish
Net Worth	$20 million
Wife	Yvonne McGuinness (m. 2004); 3 children

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cillian Murphy's height is reportedly 5 ft 7 in (170 cm). The actor rarely needs any introduction due to his presence in critically acclaimed works like ‘Oppenheimer’, ' The Dark Knight Trilogy', and 'Peaky Blinders'. The Irish actor has made quite a name for himself in the entertainment industry after his debut in the 1988 film, 'The Tale of Sweety Barrett'.

While the 47-year-old actor prefers to have a private life, his superb acting has kept him in the news. His casting as the American theoretical physicist, J Robert Oppenheimer, in 'Oppenheimer' was well-received as the audience could already visualize him in the historical role. 

Cillian's gentlemanly style and sharp jawline have undoubtedly made him a Hollywood favorite.

Having said that, one thing that remains elusive is Cillian Murphy's height, especially as his character from 'Peaky Blinders', Thomas Shelby, was often seen in a beret. Naturally, his fans are curious to know, "How tall is Cillian Murphy?" 

How tall is Cillian Murphy?

Cillian Murphy’s height has always been a point of discussion among his fans, with many thinking that he has an above-average stature. The reality is slightly different as Cillian Murphy’s height is reportedly 5 ft 7 in (170 cm), making him a few inches shorter than the average American male, who is supposed to measure 5 ft 9 in (175 cm).

Moreover, Cillian Murphy is about 2 1⁄2 inches shorter than the average Irish male, who has a height of 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (177 cm)

Despite his less-impressive height compared to his contemporaries, Cillian's personality and sense of style help him stand out in any group.

How tall is Cillian Murphy compared to his wife?

Yvonne McGuinness' reported height is 5 ft 4 in (165 cm), making her shorter than Cillian Murphy, who has a height of 5 ft 7 in (170 cm). 

Even though it isn't widely known, Cillian Murphy is actually married to Yvonne McGuinness, an Irish visual artist. They share two teenage sons – Malachy Murphy and Aran Murphy. McGuinness was Cillian's long-time girlfriend, and the duo tied the knot in 2004 after initially meeting in 1996. 

Cillian Murphy's height compared to other not-so-tall stars

Cillian Murphy and Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio's height has been a point of contention for long, with the measurements carrying between 5 ft 11¼ in (181 cm) and 6 ft (183 cm). Taking this into account, Cillian Murphy ends up four to five inches shorter than his 'Inception' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Cillian Murphy and Simon Cowell 

Another not-so-tall start happens to be the judge of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and 'America's Got Talent', Simon Cowell, who has a reported height of 5 ft 9 in (175 cm), making him two inches taller than Cillian Murphy.