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Tom Murphy

Irish theatre and film actor (1968-2007) · Ireland · On the map · Actors · Died at 39

Tom Jordan Murphy was an Irish theatre and film actor best known for his 1998 Tony Award winning performance in The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

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2007Died6 October 2007200648 AngelsFilm, Stevie (as Tom Jordan Murphy)Small Engine RepairFilm, 2006Christy2005Pure MuleSeries, Shamie Donoghue2004Adam & PaulFilm, Paul2003Benedict Arnold: A Question of HonorFilm, Major FranksMysticsFilm, 2003Denis2002BoxedFilm, Father BrendanThe Abduction ClubFilm, 2002Knox1998Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a PlayAwardThe GeneralFilm, 1998Willie Byrne1996Michael CollinsFilm, Vinny Byrne1993The SnapperFilm, Pal #11992In Till You DieFilm, Fireman 11987The Last SeasonFilm, Sandy1980Hurray for Betty BoopFilm, Announcer / Walter Walters / Villain / No Problem Man / Additional (voice)1968Born15 January 1968

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  • In America 2003
  • Michael Collins 1996
  • In from the Side 2022
  • The General 1998
  • The Snapper 1993

Filmography 17

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Television 1

Awards

Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play1998

About this person

Country
Ireland
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1968 to 2007 · aged 39

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Shane BrollyAlso in 48 Angels (2006)Daniel LapaineAlso in The Abduction Club (2002)Chad StuartAlso in Hurray for Betty Boop (1980)Catherine CusackAlso in Boxed (2002)Angeline BallAlso in The General (1998)Flora MontgomeryAlso in Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor (2003)