United Kingdom, Feb. 18 -- Cillian Murphy picked up the Leading Actor award at Sunday's (18.02.24) BAFTAs.

The 47-year-old actor - who plays the titular role in Christopher Nolan's atomic bomb saga - picked up the prize at the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.

He triumphed in a category which included Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro', Colman Domingo for 'Rustin', Paul Giamatti for 'The Holdovers', Barry Keoghan for 'Saltburn' and Teo Yoo for 'Past Lives'.

Cillian won his award after Nolan paid tribute to his leading man when he collected his Best Director award for 'Oppenheimer'.

Robert Downey Jr won the Supporting Actor gong for the film, which was also victorious in the Cinematography and Editing categories.

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