Al Murphy was an American actor best known for his roles in Flame of Barbary Coast, Hit Parade of 1951, and The Bold Frontiersman. He was born on September 4, 1906, in San Francisco, California, and passed away on February 20, 1996, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Al Murphy’s birth name was Harry A. Silverman. He had a son who appeared on the show Antiques Roadshow, showcasing a collection of mugs he received from the famous actor John Wayne. These mugs celebrated the various films they worked on together, which included titles like The Green Berets and The Quiet Man.
Death and Legacy
Al Murphy died on February 20, 1996, in Los Angeles. Though many of his roles were uncredited, his appearances in television and films contributed to the entertainment industry during his time. His connection to John Wayne through their shared memorabilia adds to his legacy in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet Craig | 1950-11-02 | Bartender (Uncredited) |
| The Bold Frontiersman | 1948-04-15 | Saloon Piano Player |
| Flame of Barbary Coast | 1945-05-28 | Horseshoe Brown |
| Sands of Iwo Jima | 1950-01-01 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| The Last Crooked Mile | 1946-08-09 | Carnival Barker |
| The Fighting Seabees | 1944-01-27 | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Mr. Lucky | 1943-07-01 | Gambler (uncredited) |
| Presenting Lily Mars | 1943-04-29 | Waiter |
| Bunco Squad | 1950-09-01 | Cabbie (uncredited) |
| No Way Out | 1950-08-16 | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Fort Apache | 1948-06-14 | Orchestra Leader (uncredited) |
| Road to Utopia | 1946-02-27 | Townsman (uncredited) |
| You Gotta Stay Happy | 1948-10-28 | Mechanic (Uncredited) |
| Double Exposure | 1944-12-18 | Bartender |
| Mr. Soft Touch | 1949-07-28 | Driver (Uncredited) |
| The Chance of a Lifetime | 1943-10-26 | William Jones (Uncredited) |
| The Racket | 1951-10-25 | Newsboy (uncredited) |
| Buck Privates Come Home | 1947-04-04 | GI Buddy |
| The Gang’s All Here | 1943-12-24 | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| People Will Talk | 1951-08-29 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Hit Parade of 1951 | 1950-10-15 | George |
| Not as a Stranger | 1955-07-01 | Patient Being Restrained (scenes deleted) |
| The Undercover Man | 1949-03-21 | |
| Gambling House | 1950-12-27 | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Holiday Affair | 1949-12-12 | Man (uncredited) |
| Race Street | 1948-09-11 | Drunk (uncredited) |
| Born to Kill | 1947-04-30 | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| A Likely Story | 1947-04-18 | Poker Player (uncredited) |
| All My Sons | 1948-05-01 | |
| The Virginian | 1946-05-05 |