Christopher Murney
Known for
Christopher Murney is a steady American actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. 'Maximum Overdrive' is the other title worth naming. Across the list, comedy comes up most. With 23 titles behind him, this is a working record rather than a highlight reel. Nothing else in the filmography has the visibility of 'Barton Fink', with Detective Deutsch as the role.
Christopher Murney
13 Movies · 10 Series
Christopher Murney is a steady American actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. 'Maximum Overdrive' is the other title worth naming. Across the list, comedy comes up most. With 23 titles behind him, this is a working record rather than a highlight reel. Nothing else in the filmography has the visibility of 'Barton Fink', with Detective Deutsch as the role.
Movies
Plays Camp Loman
Maximum Overdrive
1986
Plays Detective Deutsch
Barton Fink
1991
Plays Barney Rattigan
The Secret of My Success
1987
Plays Max Putnam
Grace Quigley
1985
Plays Dispatcher
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974
Plays Hanrahan
Slap Shot
1977
Plays Eddie Arkadian
The Last Dragon
1985
Plays Paulie
Last Exit to Brooklyn
1989
Plays Lenny Baron
Where are the Children?
1986
Plays Mr. Kaufman
Way Off Broadway
2001
Plays Frank Frustinsky
Cafe Society
1997
TV Shows
Plays Mackie Bloom
Remember WENN
1996
Plays Buddy
The San Pedro Beach Bums
1977
Plays Elisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)
The Civil War
1990
Plays Cpl. Lewis
From Here to Eternity
1979
Plays Rudy Bagler
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Sam the Shepherd
RoboGobo
2025
Plays Chester Jacinski
Ed
2000
Plays Flarrety
Kojak
1973
Plays Larry
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays ATF Agent Wilson
Miami Vice
1984
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The Passing Season
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The Passing Season
Tom
2016
Film
Way Off Broadway
Mr. Kaufman
2001
Film
Cafe Society
Frank Frustinsky
1997
Film
Remember WENN
Mackie Bloom · 56 episodes
1996–
TV
Barton Fink
Detective Deutsch
1991
Film
The Civil War
Elisha Hunt Rhodes (voice) · 9 episodes
1990–
TV
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Paulie
1989
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Christopher Murney and where are they from?
Christopher Murney is 83 years old, born on July 20, 1943 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Christopher Murney?
Christopher Murney is best known for roles in Barton Fink, Maximum Overdrive, The Secret of My Success.
How many movies has Christopher Murney been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Christopher Murney has appeared in 13 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Christopher Murney's first movie?
The career of Christopher Murney began with The Country Girl (1974).
What is Christopher Murney's most recent movie or series?
Christopher Murney's most recent release is RoboGobo, which premiered on January 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Christopher Murney appeared in?
On television, Christopher Murney has appeared in M*A*S*H, Miami Vice, Kojak, The Civil War.
Christopher Murney
1943-07-20 · Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA
Christopher Murney (born July 20, 1943) is an American actor and vocal artist. Murney has worked on the stage, in television series, and in movies. On television, he is perhaps best known for his role as radio actor Mackie Bloom in Remember WENN (1996 - 1998). Murney has appeared in several films including Slap Shot (1977), The Last Dragon (1985), Maximum Overdrive (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and Barton Fink (1991). Murney has also performed extensive voice acting, including as Chester Cheetah for Cheetos (2006) and in popular video games such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) and Red Dead Redemption (2010).
He is the father of singer and actress Julia Murney and actor Patrick Murney.