Brian Murray
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Brian Murray (born September 10, 1937) is a South African actor and theatre director.
Born in Johannesburg, Murray made his Broadway debut in the play All in Good Time in 1965. Two years later he was cast as one of the leads in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, earning the first of three Tony Award nominations for his performance.
Murray made his directorial debut with the 1973 revival of The Waltz of the Toreadors. His directing credits include Hay Fever (1985), Arsenic and Old Lace (1986), Blithe Spirit, and The Show Off (1992).
Murray's film credits include Bob Roberts and City Hall. On television he has appeared in Kojak, Another World, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Murray currently resides in New York City. He is filming My Dog Tulip, scheduled for release in 2008.
[edit] Additional Broadway acting credits
- Sleuth (1973)
- Da (1978)
- Noises Off (1983)
- A Small Family Business (1992)
- The Little Foxes (1997)
- Twelfth Night (1998)
- Uncle Vanya (2000)
- The Crucible (20020
- The Rivals (2004)
[edit] Awards and nominations
- 2002 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (The Crucible, nominee)
- 2002 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Crucible, nominee)
- 2000 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Uncle Vanya, nominee)
- 1997 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (The Little Foxes, nominee)
- 1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Little Foxes, winner)
- 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play (A Small Family Business, nominee)
- 1984 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Work (Noises Off, winner)
- 1978 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play (Da, nominee)
- 1968 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, nominee)
