Sam McMurray

Birth Name:

Sam McMurray

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Began career performing at New York City's "Delacorte Theatre before making film debut in "The Front" (1976), leading to more TV and film roles
Quote: "I have been acting for thirty seven years, and auditioning is still hard․ But we have to do what we have to do․"
Quote: "We, as actors, trade latitude for theater․ If you want to make money, go to Los Angeles and play a stereotype․ You are limited․ It’s commerce over art, and it’s based on the public’s perception․"
Known for playing morally corrupt characters in positions of authority, along with comical and lovable figures who are oblivious
Live action and voice actor recognized from TV's "Scandal," "The Boondocks," "State of the Union," "The King of Queens," "Free for All," "Hey Arnold," "Friends," "Freaks and Geeks," "Recess" and many other TV shows
Also performs in theater
Originally wanted to be a journalist

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