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Murphy Dunne Biography

Birth Name:Murphy Dunne

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • A theatre actor, he is a two-time recipient of the Drama-Logue Award
  • Is the son of former Cook County Board President George Dunne
  • Started performing with The Chicago Air and Water Show
  • Started out working as a Precinct Captain in the city of Chicago
  • Is best known as the keyboardist for band The Blues Brothers
  • Is the co-founder of the Chicago Free Music Program
  • Replaced music composer Paul Shaffer in the Blues Brothers Band