George Murphy

George Murphy

actor, second unit director or assistant director, director

George Murphy was born on Jul 04, 1902 in USA. George Murphy's big-screen debut came with Kid Millions directed by Roy Del Ruth in 1934, strarring Jerry Lane. George Murphy is known for Battleground directed by William A. Wellman, Van Johnson stars as Holley and John Hodiak as Jarvess. The most recent award George Murphy achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new tvshow George Murphy plays is MGM Parade - Season 1 which will be released on Sep 14, 1955.

After giving up college, George Murphy decided to become a dancer. Starting in 1927, he worked with his wife and partner Julie Johnson on Broadway. In 1934, after his wife retired from show business, he worked with Shirley Temple, in Hollywood, as well as Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, and Ronald Reagan. A Republican since 1939, in 1945 he became president of the Screen Actors Guild. He retired from the silver screen in 1952, became a TV producer and in 1964 was elected as Senator of California.

  • Birthday

    Jul 04, 1902
  • Place of Birth

    New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 0 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
Academy Awards, USA
1951
For his services in interpreting the film industry to the country at large.
Winner - Honorary Award

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