Audie Murphy
Biography
Audie Murphy was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter whose wartime service made him famous before James Cagney brought him to Hollywood and arranged training in acting, voice, and dance. Murphy began with small film parts in the late 1940s, and his first leading role came in Bad Boy (1949). Universal later signed him to a contract, where he became a prolific Western lead, starting with The Kid from Texas (1950) as Billy the Kid and continuing through Destry (1954) and No Name on the Bullet (1959). He starred as himself in the autobiographical To Hell and Back (1955), which became Universal's biggest hit at that time. His other notable films included The Red Badge of Courage (1951), The Quiet American (1958), and The Unforgiven (1960). Murphy also led the television series Whispering Smith and wrote songs, including Shutters and Boards.
45years old at death
- Born Kingston
- Died Roanoke
- Star sign: GeminiLast day of the sign, on the Cancer cusp
- Audie Leon Murphy (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 30
- Career span
- 19 years1950 to 1969
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First role
Murphy's first leading role came in the 1949 film Bad Boy. Its financial backers would not fund the project unless he played the lead, so Allied Artists overlooked their doubts about an inexperienced actor and cast him as the star.
A change of course
After the Korean War started on 25 June 1950, Murphy took up a second military career. He became a captain in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard and drilled new recruits in summer training camps.
Audie Murphy movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Jesse Hibbs directed three of these films, William Witney three and John Huston two. Three actors appear in four of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Jesse HibbsDirector, 3 films, 1954 to 1958
All films by Jesse Hibbs
William WitneyDirector, 3 films, 1964 to 1967
All films by William Witney
All films by John Huston
Also three films together7 more actors
- Walter SandeThe Quick Gun (1964), The Duel at Silver Creek (1952) and The Kid from Texas (1950)
- Charles HorvathBullet for a Badman (1964), Showdown (1963) and Posse from Hell (1961)
- Bob SteeleSix Black Horses (1962), Hell Bent for Leather (1960) and Drums Across the River (1954)
- George WallaceSix Black Horses (1962), Destry (1954) and Drums Across the River (1954)
- Henry WillsShowdown (1963), Six Black Horses (1962) and Posse from Hell (1961)
- Mort MillsBullet for a Badman (1964), The Quick Gun (1964) and Ride a Crooked Trail (1958)
- Susan CabotRide Clear of Diablo (1954), Gunsmoke (1953) and The Duel at Silver Creek (1952)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
Twelve awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2013 | Medal of Honor (posthumous) | Won | |
| 2013 | Texas Legislative Medal of Honor (posthumous) | Won | |
| American Campaign Medal | Won | ||
| Army Good Conduct Medal | Won | ||
| Bronze Star Medal | Won | ||
| Combat Infantryman Badge | Won | ||
| Croix de guerre 1939–1945 | Won | ||
| Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium) | Won | ||
| Distinguished Service Cross | Won | ||
| Distinguished Unit Award | Won | ||
| European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal | Won | ||
| French Liberation Medal | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.