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2 Cillian Murphy quizzes and 20 Cillian Murphy trivia questions.
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  Average Cillian Murphy Trivia    
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He's played a hero, a villain, and everything in between. How well do you know Cillian Murphy, the man behind those distinctive blue eyes?
Average, 10 Qns, MicheeMee, Oct 30 12
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  10 Questions: Cillian Murphy Multiple Choice Quiz    
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A quiz on the mesmerising young Irish actor.
Average, 10 Qns, jk123, Jun 01 09
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Cillian Murphy Trivia Questions
1. In which play did Cillian make his professional acting debut?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Disco Pigs

This was in 1996 with the Corcadorca Theatre Company in Cork. He reprised his role, about two teenagers who have a lifelong but dangerous friendship, in the 2001 film of the same name.

2. Where was Cillian Murphy born?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Douglas, Cork, Ireland

Cillian was born in Douglas, a suburb of Cork, Ireland to a school inspector and a French teacher. He is the first of four children. He has two sisters and a brother. Cillian went to Presentation Brothers College and later went on to study law at UCC, the University College Cork where he realized his passion for acting.

3. Which Batman villain has Cillian played?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: The Scarecrow

He auditoned for the role of Batman in "Batman Begins" (2005) but the role went to Christian Bale. Whilst not winning the lead role the director, Christopher Nolan, was impressed enough to cast him as Dr. Crane, whose alter ego is the supervillain The Scarecrow.

4. What comic book villain did Cillian Murphy play in 2005?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Jonathan Crane

Jonathan Crane aka The Scarecrow joined Ra's Al Ghul in order to smuggle hallucinogenic drugs in Gotham City known as fear gas for his patients.

5. What career was Cillian planning before he went into acting?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Law

He studied Law at University College Cork for one year in 1996. He realised though that his ambition was to perform, firstly as a rock musician and later as an actor. He was in the band The Sons of Mr. Greengenes with his brother, and fomr there moved into acting.

6. Cillian speaks fluent _______ and _____. Which two languages am I looking for?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: French, Irish

Seeing as his mother is a French teacher and his background is Irish, it would be suitable for him to be fluent in each language.

7. In which film does Cillian play a patient in a psychiatric hospital?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: "On The Edge" (2001)

He plays a nineteen year old who attempts suicide by trying to drive a car off a cliff following his father's funeral. At first a reluctant patient he develops a deep friendship with two other patients that change his outlook completely.

8. Cillian once played guitar and sang in a band. What was its name?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: The Sons of Mr. Greengenes

The band was heavily influenced by Frank Zappa. The band was offered a record contract in 1996, but declined because Cillian's parents did not approve due to the fact that his brother, who was also part of the group, was still in secondary school.

9. Which film starring Nicole Kidman did Cillian have a part in?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: "Cold Mountain" (2003)

The 2003 film "Cold Mountain" is set at the time of the American Civil War and focuses on the friendship of two very different women, Ada played by Nicole Kidman and Ruby played by Renee Zellweger. Cillian plays the part of Bardolph who is shot by Sara (Natalie Portman).

10. What movie followed Cillian as a zombie-killing hero named Jim?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: 28 Days Later

"28 Days Later" (2002) was a sleeper hit and Cillian's breakthrough to the mainstream.

11. What is the nickname of Cillian's character Patrick Braden in "Breakfast on Pluto" (2005)?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Kitten

The film tells the story of "Kitten" an orphan from a small Irish town who dreams of escaping to a more bohemian life and heads for London in the 1960s. Cillian was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) for this role.

12. Cillian was nominated for an MTV Movie Award in 2006 for 'Best Villain' for his role as Jackson Ripner in "Red Eye" (2005), but did not win. Who did he lose the award to?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Hayden Christensen

Hayden Christensen won for his performance as Darth Vader in the last installment of "Star Wars" (2005).

13. What is the name of Cillian's second son?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Carrick

He was born in July 2007 and has an older brother Malachy born in 2005. He is the second child for the actor and his wife Yvonne, an artist.

14. What character did Cillian first audition for in "Batman Begins" (2005)?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Bruce Wayne

Christopher Nolan was reportedly happy with Cillian's performance, that he asked him to play The Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane.

15. Cillian played Patrick "Kitten" Braden in the movie "Breakfast on Pluto" (2005). Whose novel was the movie based on?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Patrick McCabe

Patrick McCabe wrote the novel of the same name.

16. What was Cillian's character name in "The Edge of Love" (2008)?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: William Killick

The film is based on the true story of Dylan Thomas and his wife Caitlin (Sienna Miller) and their friendship with Vera (Kiera Knightley) who was his first love. Cillian plays the husband of Kiera Knightley who becomes increasingly jealous of the love triangle with startling results.

17. When did Cillian first become a father?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: 2005

Cillian's first son's name is Malachy.

18. What is Cillian's star sign?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Gemini

He was born on 25th May 1976. He was born in Douglas, Cork, Ireland.

19. What 2003 film found Cillian Murphy starring alongside Colin Farrell?

From Quiz Cillian Murphy

Answer: Intermission

"Intermission" (2003) found Cillian Murphy's character, John dumping his girlfriend as a test only to realize his plans backfire. This leaves him alone and desperate. He finds a new love with an older woman.

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