Brian Murray

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Brian Murray
Born Brian Bell
September 10, 1937 (1937-09-10) (age 70)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Brian Murray (born September 10, 1937) is a South African actor and theatre director.

Murray was born Brian Bell in Johannesburg, the son of Mary Dickson (née Murray) and Alfred Bell, a professional golfer.[1] 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 resides in New York City. His latest role is in My Dog Tulip, scheduled for release in 2009.

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[edit] Additional Broadway acting credits

[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)

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