Cillian Murphy has become the first Irish actor to win Best Actor at the BAFTAs for his role in 'Oppenheimer.'
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Other nominees
In this category, Murphy competed with Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Barry Keoghan, and Teo Yoo.
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Gracious acceptance speech
He said, "Oh boy, holy moly, thank you very, very much, BAFTA. Thank you [to Christopher Nolan] for always pushing me and demanding excellence because that is what you deliver time and again."
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'Oppenheimer's sweep
'Oppenheimer' dominated the 77th BAFTAs, winning seven awards including Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Film.
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Story
The biographical thriller tells the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his involvement in creating the atomic bomb.