Tom Murray (actor)
American actor and musician
Tom Murray | |
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Murray in The Gold Rush, 1925 | |
Born | (1874-09-08)September 8, 1874 Stonefort, Illinois, United States |
Died | August 27, 1935(1935-08-27) (aged 60) Hollywood, California, United States |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916–1931 |
Spouse | Louise Carver (? - August 27, 1935) |
Thomas Henderson Murray (September 8, 1874 – August 27, 1935) was an American film actor and musician. He appeared in thirteen films between 1922 and 1931, including roles in two Charlie Chaplin films and was a member of Hillbilly country music groups in the early 30s. Born in Stonefort, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California of stomach cancer. He was married to Louise Carver.[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1916 | Tweedledum Torpedoed by Cupid | Short, Alternative title: Torpedoed by Cupid | |
A Lucky Tramp | Short | ||
Lend Me Your Wife | Short | ||
A Bath Tub Elopement | Short | ||
1922 | French Heels | Camp Foreman | |
Too Much Business | Officer 16 | ||
The Ladder Jinx | Detective Smith | ||
Don't Be Foolish | Cop | Short | |
1923 | The Pilgrim | Sheriff Bryan | |
The Meanest Man in the World | Andy Oatman | ||
1924 | Ride 'Em Cowboy | Pistol Pete | Short |
1925 | The Gold Rush | Black Larsen | |
The Business of Love | Sweeney | ||
1926 | Tramp, Tramp, Tramp | Nick Kargas | |
Into Her Kingdom | Bolshevik Guard | ||
Private Izzy Murphy | The Attorney | ||
1931 | White Renegade | Jane's Father | Alternative title: Fool's Gold, (final film role) |
Music career
He was part of 2 hillbilly music groups, the Beverly Hill Billies and the Hollywood Hillbillies that was also known as Uncle Tom Murray's Hollywood Hillbillies. Roy Rogers and Shug Fisher were one-time members of the Hollywood Hillbillies.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ^ Wundram, Bill (January 21, 1956). "Filmland Mourns Davenport 'Star'". Morning Democrat. Iowa, Davenport. p. 1. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Beverly Hill Billies". www.hensteeth.com. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Harkins, Anthony (2005). Hillbilly: A Cultural History of an American Icon. Oxford University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780195189506.
- ^ Cusic, Don (July 29, 2011). The Cowboy in Country Music: An Historical Survey with Artist Profiles. McFarland. p. 26. ISBN 9780786486052.
- ^ "Roy Rogers Builds An Empire – Dale's Daily Data". Country 106.5 WYRK Radio. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
External links
- Tom Murray at IMDb
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