George Murphy
Biography
George Murphy was an American actor who became a song-and-dance leading man in big-budget Hollywood musicals between 1930 and 1952. He made his film debut in 1930, soon after talking pictures replaced silent movies, and he retired from acting in 1952 at the age of 50. His musicals included For Me and My Gal (1942), Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) and Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937). In wartime he arranged entertainment for U.S. troops. He led the Screen Actors Guild between 1944 and 1946. In 1951 he received an honorary Academy Award, though he was never nominated in a competitive category. He also appeared on radio and television, and he was a vice president of Desilu Productions and Technicolor.
89years old at death
- Born New Haven
- Died Palm Beach
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- George Lloyd Murphy (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 12 years1940 to 1952
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Behind the award
Murphy was given an honorary Academy Award in 1951. In any competitive category, he was never nominated for an Oscar.
First role
Murphy's first film role came in 1930, once talking pictures had taken over from silent movies. He kept acting until he retired in 1952, when he was 50.
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Films together
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Awards
Two awards and honors, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | |||
| 1951 | Honorary Award | Honorary | |
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
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