Kenneth Branagh salutes the 'fabulous island of Ireland' as he accepts Belfast Oscar

It was the star's first Oscar, following eight past nominations

Kenneth Branagh accepts the Writing (Original Screenplay) award for Belfast onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Picture: Getty

Branagh took the award for best original screenplay for Belfast, his autobiographical coming-of-age film set at the advent of the Troubles.

Kenneth Branagh has won his first Oscar following eight nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood.