Birthname: George Lloyd Murphy
| Sign | Cancer |
| Born | Jul 4, 1902 New Haven, CT |
| Died | May 3, 1992 Palm Beach, FL |
| Age | Died at 89 |
George Murphy | |
| Job | Actor, dancer, politician |
| Top Roles | George Doane, Sonny Ledford, Steve Abbutt, Johnny Demming, Jerry Jones |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance, War, Crime |
| Top Topics | Show Business, World War II, Broadway |
| Top Collaborators | Irving Bacon, Jack Cummings (Producer), Norman Taurog (Director), Roy Del Ruth (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Eva Marie Saint, William Farnum, Gloria Stuart see more.. |
George Murphy Overview:
Legendary actor, George Murphy, was born George Lloyd Murphy on Jul 4, 1902 in New Haven, CT. Murphy died at the age of 89 on May 3, 1992 in Palm Beach, FL .
MINI BIO:
American dancer with snub nose, dark, wavy hair and light, pleasant speaking/singing voice. A vigorous hoofer with years of Broadway experience before coming to Hollywood, he soon settled down in films around the top of the second rank of stars. Played a few tough-guy roles after World War II, but left the movies in 1952 for a political career on the Republican side (Congressman for California from 1965 to 1969). Special Oscar 1950. Died from leukemia. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. George Murphy's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #111 on Nov 8, 1954. Murphy was never nominated for an Academy Award. However he won one Honorary Award in 1950 for his services in interpreting the film industry to the country at large .
George Murphy BlogHub Articles:
Classic Movie Travels: George Murphy
By Annette Bochenek on Dec 3, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub BlogClassic Movie Travels: George Murphy George Murphy Hollywood musicals feature a wide array of performers who excelled in singing and dancing. George Murphy was one of many actors who excelled as a popular musical star, appearing in various Hollywood musicals with other top musical peers of hi... Read full article
Marathon Stars Blogathon: George Murphy
By Bonnie on Mar 13, 2016 From Classic Reel GirlThis post is part of The Marathon Stars Blogathon hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema and In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. You can read more fabulous posts by clicking here. The Task *To get to know a star whose films you have not widely viewed (max three prior to blogathon) *View at... Read full article
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George Murphy Quotes:
Willoughby Wendling: Did you ask her?
Roger Wendling: I asked her for the hotel and fifteen hundred dollars, just enough to rent a theater and back a show to give those poor devils a chance to earn a living for themselves.
Jo Hayden: Gee what do you do when you love somebody so much, and they don't even know you're around?
Jimmy K. Metcalf: I dunno Jo. I guess you just keep right on loving them.
Jimmy K. Metcalf: You know what's been the matter with you? You've been walking around with a picture book villain in your pocket and every once in a while you take a look at it like it was a mirror.
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