Forbes Murray
Known for
Forbes Murray is the sort of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'A Chump at Oxford' is close behind in visibility. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography. With 159 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Ask a viewer to place Forbes Murray and the answer usually comes back 'Them!'.
Forbes Murray
154 Movies
5 Series
Forbes Murray is the sort of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'A Chump at Oxford' is close behind in visibility. Whatever else appears, comedy runs right through the filmography. With 159 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Ask a viewer to place Forbes Murray and the answer usually comes back 'Them!'.
Movies
Plays Government Official
Them!
1954
Plays Dr. Maturin
The Razor's Edge
1946
Plays Shipwreck Inquiry Board Member
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
Plays Banker
A Chump at Oxford
1940
Plays Bank Executive
Somewhere in the Night
1946
Plays Reil
Yankee Pasha
1954
Plays Broker
Edison, the Man
1940
Plays Fashion Show Attendee
Designing Woman
1957
Plays Music Critic
I've Always Loved You
1946
Plays Broker
She Knew All the Answers
1941
Plays Man
International Settlement
1938
Plays Game Preserve Officer
Mark of the Gorilla
1950
Plays Minor Role
Wells Fargo
1937
Plays Captain
Flight Command
1940
Plays Wilbur
Third Finger, Left Hand
1940
Plays Ben Hollister
Hoppy Serves a Writ
1943
Plays Roger
Crossroad Avenger: The Adventures of the Tucson Kid
1952
Plays Criterion Theater Manager
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939
Plays Officer in Club
The Flying Missile
1950
Plays Undetermined Secondary Role
Hit Parade of 1941
1940
Plays Scoutmaster
Joy Scouts
1939
Plays James Kennedy [Ch. 12]
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
1943
Plays Governor's Aide
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
Plays Jack
Wife, Doctor and Nurse
1937
Plays Professor Houston
Mandrake the Magician
1939
Plays Commandant
New Moon
1940
Plays U. S. Road Commissioner
The Apache Kid
1941
Plays Attorney
Walking Down Broadway
1938
Plays Union Army Officer
The Arizona Kid
1939
Plays Bart Gailey
Leather Burners
1943
Plays Colonel Scully
Smashing the Spy Ring
1938
Plays District Attorney
The Lady and the Mob
1939
Plays Dr. Purcell Nash
The Phantom Thief
1946
Plays Jack
Second Fiddle
1939
Plays Movie Director
Fugitives for a Night
1938
Plays Banker
Men Against the Sky
1940
Plays Mayor Brown of Pasadena
A Night at Earl Carroll's
1940
Plays Critic
Swanee River
1939
Plays Politician
The Girl on the Front Page
1936
Plays Prof. Harry Hargraves
Manhunt of Mystery Island
1945
Plays Fisher - Holland's Associate in Courtroom
Woman Against Woman
1938
Plays Business Man
Bride by Mistake
1944
Plays Jeff Adams
Road Agent
1952
Plays Mr. Van Pelt
Night Spot
1938
Plays Jud Evans
Prairie Stranger
1941
Plays Inspector Burke
Santa Fe Saddlemates
1945
Plays Prof. Douglas Campbell
Perils of Nyoka
1942
Plays Capt. Hawthorne
Air Devils
1938
Plays Colonel Langley
Saddlemates
1941
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How the West Was Won
Full Filmography
Dance of the Cookoos
Banker
1982
Film
Tender Is the Night
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1962
Film
The Untouchables
Banker (uncredited) · 1 episode
1959–
TV
Bonanza
Townsman (uncredited) · 2 episodes
1959–
TV
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Townsman (uncredited)
1959
Film
Al Capone
Pallbearer at Colosimo's Funeral (uncredited)
1959
Film
A Stranger in My Arms
Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited)
1959
Film
The Last Hurrah
Banker at Plymouth Club (uncredited)
1958
Film
Vertigo
Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
1958
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forbes Murray still alive?
Forbes Murray passed away on November 18, 1982 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of Forbes Murray?
Forbes Murray is best known for roles in Vertigo, Singin' in the Rain, Dial M for Murder.
How many movies has Forbes Murray been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1936), Forbes Murray has appeared in 154 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Forbes Murray's first movie?
The career of Forbes Murray began with The Girl on the Front Page (1936).
What is Forbes Murray's most recent movie or series?
Forbes Murray's most recent release is Dance of the Cookoos, which premiered on January 1, 1982.
What TV shows has Forbes Murray appeared in?
On television, Forbes Murray has appeared in Bonanza, The Untouchables, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Maverick.
Forbes Murray
1884-11-03 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Forbes Murray was born on November 4, 1884 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada as Murray Forbes Barnard. He was an actor, known for A Chump at Oxford (1940), Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride (1940) and The Spider's Web (1938). He died on November 18, 1982 in Douglas County, Oregon, USA.