The star of An Irish Goodbye had Happy Birthday sung to him on stage as the film received the Oscar for Best Live Action short.
James Martin’s 31st birthday coincided with the ceremony and he looked deeply moved as the directors of the film took the opportunity to sing to him.
An Irish Goodbye follows the story of two estranged brothers, played by Martin and Seamus O’Hara, who come together after their mother’s death to fulfil her bucket list. It was directed by Tom Berkeley and Ross White.
Martin took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre to collect the award alongside his team, dressed in a leopard print blazer.
Accepting the award, Berkeley told the star-studded audience that the win was “the second most important thing about today”.
He said: “This award is actually the second most important thing about today because it is this man’s birthday,” Berkeley said.
“He is out here in Hollywood wearing a leopard print suit jacket. We would love to use the rest of our time up here to sing for James.”