Best Director for Christopher Nolan, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Original Score Motion Picture for Ludwig Göransson, and Best Motion Picture – Drama were among the other honours that Oppenheimer took home.

Murphy shared a Best Actor nomination with fellow Irish performers Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) and Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers); the shortlist was completed by Colman Domingo (Rustin), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), and Leonardo DiCaprio (Killers of the Flower Moon).

The Cork actor remarked, "Oh boy," as he made his way to the Beverly Hills stage to accept the trophy on Sunday night. Firstly, is my nose completely covered in lipstick? I'll be leaving it now.

"Visionary director" Christopher Nolan was praised by Murphy in his remarks at the Beverly Hilton Hotel "for having faith in me for 20 years and six feckin' pictures".

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the "incredible ensemble cast" for "carrying me and holding me through this movie".

"To all my fellow nominees, if you're Irish or not, you're all legends, stunning work - I salute you," Murphy went on to say.

He thanked his family in closing.

He declared, "I'm the luckiest man."

Murphy was previously nominated for a Golden Globe for Neil Jordan's Breakfast on Pluto in 2006.

He now stands alongside Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Farrell, Richard Harris, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Saoirse Ronan on the list of Irish Golden Globe winners.