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F. Murray Abraham

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F. Murray Abraham: Biography

F. Murray Abraham

Birth Name: Fahrid Murray Abraham
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Profession: Actor

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F. Murray Abraham Fast Facts:

Studied acting in New York City under acclaimed drama teacher Uta Hagen.
Appeared as a talking leaf in a series of Fruit of the Loom commercials.
Best known for his villainous role as Salieri, the rival of Mozart, in Amadeus.
Portrayed infamous gangster Al Capone in two 1995 films: Dillinger and Capone and Baby Face Nelson.
Taught theater at Brooklyn College.

F. Murray Abraham Relationships:
Josephine Abraham - Mother
Fahrid Abraham - Father
Kate Hannan - Wife
F. Murray Abraham Awards:
1985 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1984 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
College:
Attended Texas Western College, El Paso, TX; attended the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

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Blue Bloods, Tom Selleck, F. Murray Abraham Jojo Whilden/CBS

The Good Wife, F Murray Abraham Craig Blankenhorn/CBS

Bored to Death, F. Murray Abraham Barry Wetcher/HBO

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