Irish talent recognized in Hollywood.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Oscars are the most sought-after prize for anyone working in films, but until Cillian Murphy's Oscar win, no Irish actor or actress had won the Oscar for a leading role. The Academy Awards are incredibly prestigious, with only a handful of categories awarding an Oscar each year, and several nominees fighting to win the coveted prize.
10 Saoirse Ronan Nominated In 2016 For Her Performance In Brooklyn Close Saoirse Ronan became one of the youngest people nominated for an Oscar for a Leading Role when she appeared in Brooklyn at 21. However, Ronan was also recognized at the Awards much earlier, at just 13 years old, when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 2008 for her role in Atonement.
7 Michael Fassbender Nominated In 2016 For His Performance In Steve Jobs Michael Fassbender was born in Germany to an Irish mother and moved to the South-West of Ireland when he was just 2 years old. His acting career has seen him tackle a variety of roles, from X-Men: First Class to Prometheus, with most placing him in a leading role.
Related 10 Best Irish Movies, According To IMDb Ireland has many critically acclaimed and star-making movies in its filmography that truly deserve a watch or rewatch. IMDb ranks the best here. 4 Stephen Rea Nominated In 1993 For His Performance In The Crying Game Stephen Rea began his career performing in stage productions in Ireland, before landing on-screen roles. Once again, his breakout role was the one to see him nominated for an Oscar in 1993, when he played Fergus in The Crying Game.
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