| J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who directed the Los Alamos Laboratory during Project Manhattan. |
| He hailed from an aristocratic, non-religious Ashkenazi Jewish family. |
| Oppenheimer excelled academically and showed a strong passion for English and French literature during his schooling. |
| After studying at Harvard University, he became deeply interested in Hindu sacred texts, particularly the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Oppenheimer was fluent in various languages, including Greek, Latin, French, German, Dutch, English, and Sanskrit. |
| He enjoyed drinking Martinis and smoking cigarettes, which led to instances of minor tuberculosis in his life. |
| Oppenheimer dabbled in equestrianism and owned two horses named Chico and Crisis, along with a German Shepherd. |
| He had a controversial incident where he attempted to strangle a friend who joked about marrying Oppenheimer’s girlfriend. |
| Oppenheimer had a keen interest in art and owned works from famous artists like Cézanne, Derain, Picasso, and others. |
| He was friends with the renowned scientist Albert Einstein and embraced Communist-influenced organizations in the United States. |
| The character of J. Robert Oppenheimer was portrayed by actor Cillian Murphy in the 2023 Hollywood film "Oppenheimer." |
