Cillian Murphy hails Roy Keane as Cork’s greatest despite winning Oscar

Cillian Murphy, who recently won an Oscar for Best Actor, believes Roy Keane is Cork's "number one" celebrity. Both Murphy and Keane, both from Cork, Ireland, are footballers with a successful career. Murphy, who is a big fan of Keane, acknowledges that Keane is a Liverpool fan, highlighting his enduring impact and legacy in Ireland.

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Cillian Murphy Hails Roy Keane As Cork's Greatest Despite Winning Oscar
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Cillian Murphy, fresh off his Oscar win for Best Actor, maintains that Roy Keane remains Cork’s “number one” celebrity. The Hollywood star received the prestigious award for his role in Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer, which dominated the Oscars with seven wins.

Both Murphy, 47, and Keane, 52, hail from Cork, Ireland. When asked about being the biggest celebrity from his hometown, Murphy humbly deferred to the former footballer, stating, “I’m a big Roy Keane fan, so he’s always number one for me.” Keane began his football career at Cobh Ramblers in Cork before moving to Nottingham Forest. His illustrious career includes a stint at Manchester United, where he captained the team and won numerous titles, including seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the Champions League.

Despite Murphy’s admiration for Keane, reports suggest that the actor is a Liverpool fan. In 2020, Murphy was invited to Anfield, and Virgil van Dijk once remarked that Murphy is the most famous person in his contacts book. Murphy’s recognition of Keane’s status as Cork’s top celebrity highlights the footballer’s enduring impact and legacy in Ireland.