Malachy Murphy: Everything to Know About Cillian Murphy’s Son

Malachy Murphy is the first son of Cillian Murphy, the renowned Irish actor and musician, and Yvonne McGuinness, an Irish virtual artist.

Born to parents who are both active in the performing arts, Malachy Murphy has apparently lived under the spotlight. While his father began his journey into the entertainment industry as a singer and later switched to acting, winning multiple awards along the line, Murphy’s mother is a visual artist with an impressive resume. Having parents who are frequent contributors to media fodder means the young Murphy is always caught in the web. Let’s explore further details about his life and what he has been up to.

Malachy Murphy’s Family Members

Relationship to Malachy Murphy	Name	Notable Information
Father	Cillian Murphy	Renowned Irish actor, known for his versatile performances in film and television
Mother	Yvonne McGuinness	Visual artist. Married to Cillian Murphy since 2004.
Sibling (Brother)	Aran Murphy	Younger brother of Malachy Murphy.

How Old is Malachy Murphy?

Cillian Murphy’s son Malachy Murphy is currently 18 years old as he was born on December 4, 2005, under the Sagittarius birth sign. From a pure Irish background from both maternal and paternal sides, Malachy was born in Sweden and has British nationality. His parents have always made sure he doesn’t drift too far away from his roots, and that is why they are not making any plans to move to the United States, even though the bulk of Cillian Murphy’s works can be linked to Hollywood.

As a celebrity child, it is expected that Malachy Murphy will get the best education there is, however, the details are not known publicly, which is not surprising as well. The names of the schools Malachy Murphy has attended so far have not been made public, probably to shield him from unsolicited public attention.

The Young Murphy Has Not Forged a Career Path Yet

Born in a family with creative minds, it won’t come as a surprise if Malachy Murphy decides to forge a career in the performing arts, but the young lad is yet to show such interest in the arts. His parents, especially his father, are Hollywood big shots, but their respective career endeavors have not rubbed off on their first son.

For now, it cannot be confirmed if Cillian Murphy’s son is going to follow his footprints into the entertainment industry. It is even harder to know what the young Murphy has been up to, considering his absence from social media. Malachy does not have an active social media account and his parents are doing a great job keeping him away from the media radar.

Malachy Murphy’s Parents Met in 1996

It was in 1996 that Malachy Murphy’s parents met in London. The couple met and bonded during Cillian’s days with his rock band. The band was staging a show when he met Malachy’s mother, Yvonne, and they began dating. At some point in their relationship, Malachy’s parents lived in London from 2001 until they relocated to Dublin in 2015.

Cillian and Yvonne nurtured their relationship for eight years before getting married. Cillian Murphy married Yvonne McGuinness in 2004 in France, and the next year, they welcomed their first child. Subsequently, they spent 14 years in London before they went home to Dublin, Ireland, to give their kids the opportunity to be closer to their grandparents and also be part of the Irish culture.

Cillian Murphy and his family may be a hot topic in Hollywood, but to date, they have not shown any sign of moving to the States. Cillian is keen on raising his kids to adapt to their Irish culture and has no plans of relocating to Hollywood.

How Many Siblings Does Malachy Murphy Have?

Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness have two sons – Malachy and Aran, which means Malachy has just one sibling. Aran is the younger brother of Malachy, and he was born in 2007, making him 17 years old.

Just like his older brother, nothing is known about the life of Aran Murphy. What is obvious, though, is the fact that Aran is not also following the career path of his folks just yet. He is also not active on social media. The Murphy kids are living a quiet life with their parents in their Dublin home. However, both Malachy and Aran have made public appearances with their parents, including gracing red carpet events.

Who is Malachy Murphy’s Mother?

Malachy Murphy’s mother is Yvonne McGuinness and she is an Irish visual artist. Yvonne, who is 51 years old, was born on October 12, 1972, in Kilkenny, Ireland. Malachy’s mom may not be versatile and as successful as his father but she is talented in her craft and has contributed to a lot of video installation and print contexts.

Yvonne McGuiness’s works have been featured in her home country of Ireland, as well as the UK. She also has a few short films in her collection, including This is Between Us (2011), Charlie’s Place (2012), and Procession (2012), but despite her achievements, most people would recognize her as the wife of Cillian Murphy.

Malachy Murphy’s Father is a Movie Legend

Born on May 6, 1976, Cillian Murphy has been active in the entertainment industry since the ’90s, starting with a music band. The 48-year-old actor left his band, The Sons of Mr. Green Genes, to start acting in theatres and soon launched his screen career as an actor. Some of his notable appearances in the early stage of his career include Disco Pigs (2001), Red Eye (2005), and Breakfast on Pluto (2005).

Breakfast on Pluto earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, and he also won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor. Playing the Scarecrow in The Dark Knight Trilogy of superhero films from 2005 to 2012 is one of the biggest milestones of Cillian’s career. He is also renowned for his role in Peaky Blinders, a BBC crime drama series, and his role in the series earned him the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in 2017 and 2018.

Cillian Murphy is quite the decorated actor with a lot of acting credits under his belt. He has won many awards and made several nomination lists. Cillian was also ranked No. 12 on The Irish Times’ list of greatest Irish film actors in 2020, among other accomplishments. Obviously, Malachy has a great tutor if he ever finds himself interested in the performing arts.

FAQs

Who is Malachy Murphy?

Murphy is the son of Cillian Murphy, The Peaky Blinders star, and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness. The couple welcomed Malachy in December 2005, a year after tying the knot in 2004

When is Malachy Murphy’s Birthday?

Malachy Murphy’s birthday is on the 4th of December every year. He was born on the 4th of December 2005 in Sweden to British parents.

Who are Malachy Murphy’s Parents?

Malachy Murphy’s parents are Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness. His father is a renowned Irish actor and musician, while his mother is an Irish virtual artist.

Does Malachy Murphy Have Other Siblings?

Malachy Murphy has one sibling, a younger brother named Aran, who was born in 2007. He is a year and six months older than Aran.