Brian Murray

Infobox actor


name = Brian Murray
birthname = Brian Bell
birthdate =Bda|1937|9|10|
birthplace = Johannesburg, South Africa

Brian Murray (born September 10 1937) is a South African actor and theatre director.

Murray was born Brian Bell in Johannesburg, the son of Mary Dickson (née Murray) and Alfred Bell, a professional golfer. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/13/Brian-Murray.html Brian Murray Biography (1937-) ] ] Murray made his Broadway debut in the play "All in Good Time" in 1965. Two years later he was cast as one of the leads in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", earning the first of three Tony Award nominations for his performance. Murray made his directorial debut with the 1973 revival of "The Waltz of the Toreadors". His directing credits include "Hay Fever" (1985), "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1986), "Blithe Spirit", and "The Show Off" (1992). Murray's film credits include "Bob Roberts" and "City Hall". On television he has appeared in "Kojak", "Another World", "" and "30 Rock".

Murray resides in New York City. His latest role is in "My Dog Tulip", scheduled for release in 2009.

Additional Broadway acting credits

*"Sleuth" (1973)
*"Da" (1978)
*"Noises Off" (1983)
*"A Small Family Business" (1992)
*"The Little Foxes" (1997)
*"Twelfth Night" (1998)
*"Uncle Vanya" (2000)
*"The Crucible" (2002)
*"The Rivals" (2004)

Movie roles

Voiced John Silver in Disney's "Treasure Planet".

Awards and nominations

*2002 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play ("The Crucible", nominee)
*2002 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play ("The Crucible, nominee)
*2000 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play ("Uncle Vanya", nominee)
*1997 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play ("The Little Foxes", nominee)
*1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play ("The Little Foxes", winner)
*1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play ("A Small Family Business", nominee)
*1984 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Work ("Noises Off", winner)
*1978 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play ("Da", nominee)
*1968 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play ("Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", nominee)

References

External links

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