Sam McMurray Biography (1952-)

Born April 15, 1952, in New York, NY; son of Richard (an actor) and Jane (anactress; maiden name, Hoffman) McMurray; married Elizabeth Collins (an actress); children: two daughters. Addresses: Agent: Abrams Artists Agency,9200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupation: Actor, producer
Birth Details: April 15, 1952; New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

CREDITS
Film Appearances
(Film debut) Young man at party, The Front, Columbia, 1976
Young vagrant, Union City, Kinesis, 1980
Mr. McManus, Baby, It's You, Paramount, 1983
Officer Crespi, C.H.U.D., New World, 1984
Clem Friedkin, Fast Forward, Columbia, 1985
Glen, Raising Arizona, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
Peter Harriman, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall (short film), Discovery Program/Chanticleer, 1988
Bateman, The Wizard, Universal, 1989
Bill, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (also known as Christmas Vacation and National Lampoon's Winter Holiday), Warner Bros., 1989
Kreimach, Little Vegas, IRS Releasing, 1990
Lance, Stone Cold, Columbia, 1991
Morris Frost, L.A. Story, TriStar, 1991
Skip Wankman, Class Act, Warner Bros., 1992
Don Buckman, Addams Family Values, Paramount, 1993
Alex, Getting Even with Dad, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1994
Federal prosecutor, Dear God, Paramount, 1996
Edgar Wallace, Savage, Conquistador Entertainment, 1997
Boccoli, Slappy and the Stinkers, TriStar, 1998
Tricky, The Mod Squad, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1999
Goon Bob, Baby Geniuses, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 1999
Lester Leeman, Drop Dead Gorgeous (also known as Gnadenlos schoen), New Line Cinema, 1999
Jerry Brock, Carlo's Wake, 1999
Chief Troutman, Lucky Numbers (also known as Le bon numero), Paramount, 2000
Todd Northup, Sunshine State, Sony Pictures Classics, 2002
Mr. Smith, Lone Star State of Mind (also known as Coyboys and Idiots and Road to Hell), TriStar, 2002
Agent Stameck, Stealing Sinatra, 2003
Film Work
Coproducer, Slappy and the Stinkers, TriStar, 1998
Television Appearances
Series
Wes Leonard, Ryan's Hope, ABC, 1975
Officer Harvey Schoendorf, Baker's Dozen, CBS, 1982
Regular, The Tracey Ullman Show, Fox, 1987-1990
Voice of Roy Hess and others, Dinosaurs, ABC, 1991-1993
Roger Dumphy, Stand by Your Man, Fox, 1992
Detective Marshak, Likely Suspects, Fox, 1992
Coach Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own, CBS, 1993
Dr. Douglas McGill, Medicine Ball, Fox, 1995
Charlie Sweet, Matt Waters, CBS, 1995-1996
Movies
The trendy liberal, Mom's On Strike, 1984
Morrison, Out of the Darkness (also known as Zigo's Choice), CBS, 1985
Police lieutenant, Adam: His Song Continues, NBC, 1986
David Thomas, Take My Daughters, Please (also known as All My Darling Daughters), NBC, 1988
Dick Langley, "He Never Game Me Orgasm," in National Lampoon's Attackof the 5 Ft. 2 In. Woman (also known as Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Woman), Showtime, 1994
Herman Munster, The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas, Fox, 1996
Soccer Dog: The Movie, HBO, 1999
Voice of Harry Tully, Batman Beyond: The Movie (animated), 1999
Brian, The Amati Girls, Fox, 2000
Skip Westland, Ruby Romaine Trailer Tales, 2003
Miniseries
Pearson, Hands of a Stranger, CBS, 1987
Pilots
Regular, Not Necessarily the News, HBO, 1982
Frank McGee, Hope Division, ABC, 1987
Chaos Theory, NBC, 1999
Vince, Sr., Those Who Can, NBC, 2000
Also appeared in Dads, ABC.
Specials
Tracey Ullman Backstage, 1988
Various parts, The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show, 1990
Glen Mattson, Teenage Confidential, ABC, 1996
Episodic

Duke Peter Dushan, "The Pride and the Princess," Kojak, 1976
Ned, "The Devil's Work," Ourstory, PBS, 1976
Howard Benson, "Louise's Convention," The Jeffersons, 1979
Charles Remington, "All Around the Clock," The Ropers, 1979
Jimmy Walters, "Calderon's Demise," Miami Vice, NBC, 1984
Gann, "More Skinned Against than Skinning," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1986
Stu Angry, You Again?, NBC, 1986
Michael Saxon, O'Hara, ABC, 1987
(Uncredited) Moe Hyman, "Blonde on Blonde," Moonlighting, ABC, 1987
Lieutenant Tony Brandt, "Raising Marijuana," 21 Jump Street, Fox,1988
Coach Finelli, "The Refrigerator of Filmore High," Head of the Class, ABC, 1988
Mark Howard Haper, "Heather Can Wait," Who's the Boss?, NBC, 1989
Bart Hess, "The Model," Matlock, NBC, 1989
Mr. Kane, "Cheaters," The Golden Girls, NBC, 1990
Voice of Gulliver Dark, "Homer's Night Out," The Simpsons (animated), Fox, 1990
Andy, "Dance Show," Married ... with Children, Fox, 1990
Voice of workman #1, "Homer's Odyssey," The Simpsons (animated), Fox, 1990
Rondall Kittleman, "Satellite on a Hot Tim's Roof," Home Improvement, ABC, 1991
Mark Harper, "Party Politics," Who's the Boss?, 1991
Sergio, "Run for the Border," Blossom, NBC, 1991
Walter Herrigan, "Have Gun, Will Unravel," Civil Wars, 1991
"Lily Makes a Move," Sibs, c. 1992
"The Best Years of My Life," Sibs, c. 1992
Mr. Rips, "Goodbye Mr. Rips," Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Fox, 1992
Pierce, "Birds of a Feather," Batman: The Animated Series (animated), 1993
Thomas, "Change Partners ... and Dance," Party of Five, Fox, 1995
Detective Dorn, "Car Mechanic," Deadly Games, UPN, 1995
Voice of Cyrus, "Sherman, Woman and Child," The Critic (animated),1995
Gary, "Maybe This Time," Maybe This Time, 1995
Detective Dorn, "Camp Counselor: Parts 1 & 2," Deadly Games, UPN, 1995
Lieutenant Griswald, "The New Kid," Recess (animated), 1997
Morris Clancy, "Prison Story," The Pretender, NBC, 1997
Dr. David Stockton, "Take My Wife, Please," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1997
Dr. David Stockton, "Missed Conception: Part 1," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1997
Chandler's boss Doug, "The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion," Friends, NBC, 1997
Voice of Robby Fisher, "Steely Phil/Quantity Time," Hey Arnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 1997
Dennis Lundy, "Hosed," Wings, 1997
Oliver Marley, "Cinderella and the Funeral," Soul Man, ABC, 1997
Marco McCulloch, "Misleading Lady," Living Single, 1997
Voice of Ernie, "Joker's Millions," Batman: Gotham Knights (animated), 1998
Voice of Lieutenant Griswald, "Gus' Last Stand," Recess (animated), ABC, 1998
Marco McCulloch, "To Catch a Thief," Living Single, Fox, 1998
Bob Bare, "Baby Boom," Diagnosis Murder, CBS, 1998
Doug, "The One with Chandler's Work Laugh," Friends, NBC, 1999
Dentist, "Scandal," Tracey Takes On ... , HBO, 1999
Voice of Harry Tully, "Rebirth: Part 1," Batman Beyond (animated),The WB, 1999
Voice of Chelsea's dad, "Spellbound," Batman Beyond (animated), The WB, 1999
Voice of bum, "Bloodsport," Batman Beyond (animated), The WB, 1999
Voice of Buckley Lord, "Grudge Match/Polishing Rhonda," Hey Arnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 1999
Voice of Flip, "You Otter Know," The Wild Thornberrys (animated),Nickelodeon, 1999
Voice of Chelsea's dad, "The Last Resort," Batman Beyond (animated), The WB, 2000
Dr. Vic Schweiber, "The Diary," Freaks and Geeks, NBC, 2000
Dr. Vic Schweiber, "The Garage Door," Freaks and Geeks, NBC, 2000
Dr. Vic Schweiber, "Noshing and Moshing," Freaks and Geeks, NBC, 2000
Voice of Buckley Lloyd, "Stuck in a Tree/Rhonda Goes Broke," Hey Arnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 2001
Milton Maxwell, "The Accident," The Lot, AMC, 2001
Officer Stockton, "Traffic Ticket," Malcolm in the Middle, Fox, 2001
Dr. Bernstein, "Doctor, Doctor," Yes, Dear, CBS, 2001
"Somebody's Fool," Deadline, NBC, 2001
Dr. John Kennedy, "Second Opinion," The Sopranos, HBO, 2001
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Package Deal," The King of Queens, CBS, 2001
Supervisor O'Boyle, "S'no Job," The King of Queens, CBS, 2001
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Pregnant Pause," The King of Queens, CBS, 2001
Daniel Bryant, "You've Got Male," Spin City, ABC, 2001
The Immortal, "The Funeral," The Tick, Fox, 2001
Doug, "The One with the Creepy Holiday Card," Friends, NBC, 2001
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Double Downer," The King of Queens, CBS, 2002
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Hero Worship," The King of Queens, CBS, 2002
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Screwed Driver," The King of Queens, CBS, 2002
Norris, "The Sixteenth Minute," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 2002
Jim Modica, Greetings from Tucson, The WB, 2002
Voice of Dad, Free For All, Showtime, 2003
Supervisor O'Boyle, "Driving Reign," The King of Queens, CBS, 2003
Also appeared as voice of video teacher, Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain (animated), The WB; voice of Shawn, Steven SpielbergPresents Pinky and the Brain (animated), The WB; Ron, Down the Shore; Freddy Rizzo, Pearl, CBS; Ken, Cosby, CBS; Mike, Dear John, NBC; Brent, Empty Nest, NBC; in Easy Street, CBS; Reba, The WB; and Kojak, CBS.
Stage Appearances
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Delacorte Theatre, Joseph Papp PublicTheater/New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1974
(Off-Broadway debut) Lonnie, The Taking of Miss Janie, New York Shakespeare Festival, Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre, 1975
Otis Fitzhugh, Ballymurphy, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City,1976
Bobby Wheeler, Clarence, Roundabout Theatre, New York City, 1976
Doalty, Translations, Manhattan Theatre Club, 1981
The Great Magoo, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT, 1982
Mick Connor, Comedians, Manhattan Punch Line Theatre, New York City, 1983
Man Overboard, Sargent Theatre, New York City, 1983
Benjamin "Kid Purple" Schwartz, Kid Purple, Manhattan Punch Line Theatre, 1984
Homesteaders, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT, 1984
Phil, "Desperadoes," in Marathon '85, Ensemble Studio Theatre, NewYork City, 1985
Mike Connor, The Philadelphia Story, Hartman Theatre, Stamford, CT, 1985
Union Boys, Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, CT, 1985
L.A. Freewheeling, Hartley House Theatre, New York City, 1986
Savage in Limbo, O'Neill Theatre Center, New London, CT, 1987, then Cast Theatre, Los Angeles
Also appeared as Phil, The Dumping Ground, Ensemble Studio Theatre; and in Welfare, The Store, and Lucky Star, all Ensemble Studio Theatre; A Soldier's Play, New York City; The Connection, New York City.
Radio Appearances
Appeared in The Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama, NPR.
RECORDINGS
Video Games
Voice of BBC newscaster and American newscaster, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (also known as Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2--Yuri's Revenge), 2001
Voice, Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (also known as RedAlert 2 Expansion Pack: Yuri's Revenge), Electronic Arts, 2001

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