evidence: Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy won the best actor Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night, and dedicated his win to the "peacemakers" of the world. "Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas, it’s been the wildest, most exhilarating, most creatively satisfying journey you’ve taken me on over the last 20 years," Murphy said after taking the stage to accept the award. "I owe you more than I can say. Thank you so much, every single crew member, every single cast member on Oppenheimer, you guys carried me through. All my fellow nominees: I remain in awe of you guys. Truly. I want to thank my incredible team… I’m a very proud Irishman standing here tonight." [...] Oppenheimer won seven total Academy Awards on Sunday night, including best director, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and best picture.