Michael Murphy

Birth Name:

Michael George Murphy

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor

He and his wife Wendy Crewson portrayed a married couple in multiple films and TV shows during their marriage
His first acting job was on the World War II TV show "Combat!" in 1962
Served in the United States Marine Corps after high school
Quote: "I don't think of acting in terms of making a living․ What I do has to be important to me․"
A 1966 production of "Take Her, She's Mine" was his first stage acting role
Has acted in a number of director Robert Altman's TV and film works
Made his debut as a stage director on a 1978 production of "Rat's Nest" in New York City

2004Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Winner
2005Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Winner
2006Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award - Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated

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