Kevin Murphy
Birth Name:
Kevin Wagner Murphy
Birth Place:
River Forest, Illinois, United States
Profession
Writer, Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Camera department, Director, Cinematographer, Special effects, Production manager, Music department, Location management
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a 1993 CableAce Award for Writing in a Comedy Series
- Earned a degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Is best known for his work on "Mystery Science Theater 3000․"
- Is the author of the 2002 book "A Year at the Movies: One Man's Filmgoing Odyssey․"
- Has been featured on NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday․"
- Has served as a columnist for Total Movie Magazine
- Is the producer of the RiffTones album "Music for Riffing․"
Awards
- 1993CableACE - Writing a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994CableACE - Writing a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994CableACE - Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
- 1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
- 1996CableACE - Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1997CableACE - Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2021Horror Host Hall Of Fame Plaque - Horror Host Hall Of Fame:Winner
- 2021Horror Host Hall Of Fame Plaque - Horror Host Hall Of Fame:Winner