ENTERTAINMENT

Cillian Murphy makes history at BAFTA

By Isha Sharma

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Intro

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. 

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