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Tab Murphy Biography

Birth Name:Tab Murphy

Birth Place:Washington, United States

Profession Writer, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Briefly attended Washington State University before applying for the University of Southern California's film school
Quote: "I have to say, staying in touch with the young kid in me has served me well in my Disney tenure․"
Made his directorial debut in 1995 with "Last of the Dogmen"
After years at different studios, he most recently signed on to write for various animated features for Walt Disney where he has worked on such titles including "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Tarzan"
Hired by Paramount Pictures in 1983 to write jokes for Eddie Murphy who recently signed with the studio

1989Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1989WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1996Annie-Best Individual Achievement: Writing: nominated
1997Razzie Award-Worst Written Film Grossing Over $100 Million: nominated
1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2004Annie-Outstanding Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated