William Murphy

William Murphy

Deceased · Born: Jan 9, 1921 · Died: Nov 6, 1989

Personal Details

BornJan 9, 1921 Sacramento, California, USA

Biography

William Murphy, a renowned American actor, took his first breath on January 9, 1921, in the vibrant city of Sacramento, California, USA. Born in the early 20th century, Murphy's life was marked by a passion for the performing arts, which would eventually lead him to become a prominent figure in the world of entertainment.

Throughout his illustrious career, Murphy appeared in a plethora of films that showcased his exceptional acting prowess. One of his most notable roles was in the 1948 drama "A Foreign Affair", which starred alongside Marlene Dietrich and John Lund. His subsequent performances in "It Happens Every Spring" (1949) and "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949) further solidified his reputation as a talented actor.

Sadly, Murphy's life came to an end on November 6, 1989, in the same city where he was born, Sacramento, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through the countless memories he created on the big screen, and his contributions to the world of cinema continue to be celebrated by fans and industry professionals alike.

Career

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2008
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1972
{"id":173987,"title":"Outlaw Queen","year":"1957","character":"Brandon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outlaw-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173987.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Outlaw Queen
Outlaw Queen as Brandon
{"id":66741,"title":"No Down Payment","year":"1957","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-down-payment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66741.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66741.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67216,"title":"Six Bridges to Cross","year":"1955","character":"Red Flanagan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/six-bridges-to-cross","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67216.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Six Bridges to Cross
Six Bridges to Cross as Red Flanagan
{"id":82596,"title":"Ain't Misbehavin'","year":"1955","character":"Bucky\/a Sailor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aint-misbehavin-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82596.jpg"},"released":1}
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin' as Bucky/a Sailor (uncredited)
{"id":82690,"title":"Fair Wind to Java","year":"1953","character":"Ahab","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fair-wind-to-java","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2334v3etlfc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2334v3etlfc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
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The Big Heat
The Big Heat as Reds (uncredited)
{"id":94945,"title":"Red Skies of Montana","year":"1952","character":"Winkler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-skies-of-montana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94945.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94945.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana as Winkler (uncredited)
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Hoodlum Empire
Hoodlum Empire as Pete Dailey
{"id":96569,"title":"Fighting Coast Guard","year":"1951","character":"Sandy Jessup","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fighting-coast-guard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96569.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Fighting Coast Guard
Fighting Coast Guard as Sandy Jessup
{"id":17524,"title":"Sands of Iwo Jima","year":"1950","character":"PFC Eddie Flynn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sands-of-iwo-jima","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5bdrramq2na0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5bdrramq2na0.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima as PFC Eddie Flynn
{"id":69057,"title":"It Happens Every Spring","year":"1949","character":"Tommy Isbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-happens-every-spring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69057.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
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I Was a Male War Bride
I Was a Male War Bride as Staff Sergeant at Troopship (uncredited)
{"id":69385,"title":"A Foreign Affair","year":"1948","character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-foreign-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4o0uortides0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4o0uortides0.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
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1947
The Prairie
The Prairie as Jess Bush
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The Burning Cross
The Burning Cross as Minor Role (uncredited)
{"id":69822,"title":"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now","year":"1947","character":"Messenger Boy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-wonder-whos-kissing-her-now-1947","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69822.jpg"},"released":1}
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now as Messenger Boy (uncredited)
{"id":174974,"title":"Young Widow","year":"1946","character":"Army Lieutenant Hope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-widow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174974.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174974.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Young Widow
Young Widow as Army Lieutenant Hope
{"id":70160,"title":"Story of G.I. Joe","year":"1945","character":"Private Mew","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/story-of-gi-joe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70160.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Story of G.I. Joe
Story of G.I. Joe as Private Mew
{"id":133318,"title":"Secrets of a Sorority Girl","year":"1945","character":"Andy Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/secrets-of-a-sorority-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133318.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133318.jpg"},"released":1}
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The Jungle Captive
The Jungle Captive as Johnny - Errand Boy (uncredited)
{"id":70214,"title":"Salty O'Rourke","year":"1945","character":"Bennie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/salty-orourke-1945","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70214.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":198671,"title":"Faces in the Fog","year":"1944","character":"Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faces-in-the-fog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198671.jpg"},"released":1}
1944