Cillian Murphy has been portraying the unpredictable yet charming Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders since the series first started in 2013. Fans are now eagerly awaiting for the BBC drama’s return which unfortunately may not be until late 2021 at the earliest. But how much is the Peaky Blinders lead actor worth? Express.co.uk has everything you need to know about actor Murphy’s net worth.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Peaky Blinders.
How much is Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy worth?
Most fans will associate actor Cillian Murphy with Peaky Blinders and his portrayal of Tommy Shelby.
As the leader of the Brummie gang, Tommy has suffered a great deal throughout the crime drama, including the murder of his beloved wife Grace Burgess (played by Annabelle Wallis).
In season five, viewers saw Tommy under more stress than ever and in the finale, was seen screaming and pointing a gun at his own head, leaving many worried about the gangster’s mental health.
However, Murphy’s career started long before Peaky Blinders was even thought of.
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Murphy actually started off as a musician rather than as an actor.
The Irish Peaky Blinders star was a singer and guitarist in band Sons of Mr Greengenes with his brother when he was 19.
At one stage, the band was even reportedly offered a five-album deal by a London record label.
However, they turned the opportunity down as their parents were concerned about their children getting into the music industry.
This, of course, then led to Murphy having a career in acting instead.
Just five years later and Murphy became the star of hit television series Peaky Blinders on BBC One.
Director Steven Knight chose Murphy to portray the role of Tommy Shelby over another Hollywood actor, despite his initial reservations.
While Murphy’s salary on Peaky Blinders is not known, as the show’s main character, he is expected to earn the most from the drama.
Murphy has also been listed as a co-executive producer on some episodes, the actor would earn a fair amount from Peaky Blinders for his work behind the camera as well.
According to numerous publications, including Men’s Health, Murphy has a net worth of about $15 million (£11.2m).
As Peaky Blinders continues, the actor’s net worth is bound to increase over the years.
Murphy will star in the sequel of horror film A Quiet Place alongside actress Emily Blunt as a character called Emmett when it is released in 2021.
The film was due to be out this year but a decision was made to postpone its release date thanks to the ongoing pandemic.
Peaky Blinders is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.