Watch: Oscars audience sing happy birthday to An Irish Goodbye's James Martin

The An Irish Goodbye star's birthday fell on the night of the 2023 Academy Awards, where his film was named Best Live Action Short Film - and the audience of A-List actors rose up in a chorus of 'Happy Birthday to you...'. 
Watch: Oscars audience sing happy birthday to An Irish Goodbye's James Martin

Ross White, from left, James Martin, Tom Berkeley and Seamus O’Hara accept the award for best live action short film for An Irish Goodbye at the Oscars on Sunday (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Northern Ireland's James Martin has had a 31st birthday like no other.

The An Irish Goodbye star's birthday fell on the night of the 2023 Academy Awards, where his film was named Best Live Action Short Film - and the audience of A-List actors rose up in a chorus of 'Happy Birthday to you...'. 

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