William Murphy was an American actor who is best known for It Happens Every Spring (1949), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), and A Foreign Affair (1948). He was born on January 9, 1921, in Sacramento, California, and passed away on November 6, 1989, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
William Murphy was born William Joseph Murphy. Little is known about his family or personal life, but he grew up in Sacramento, which remained his home throughout his life. He developed a passion for acting which led him to pursue a career in film.
Career
Murphy’s acting career included various roles in notable films during the late 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in a mix of dramas, comedies, and war films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some of his memorable performances were in films like Sands of Iwo Jima and It Happens Every Spring.
Death and Legacy
William Murphy died on November 6, 1989, in Sacramento, California. His contributions to cinema, particularly in the post-war film era, are remembered by fans of classic movies. While he may not be as widely known today, his performances continue to be appreciated through the films in which he starred.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hoodlum Empire | 1952-04-15 | Pete Dailey |
| 6 Bridges to Cross | 1955-01-21 | Red Flanagan |
| A Foreign Affair | 1948-08-20 | Joe |
| Thumb Tripping | 1972-10-01 | |
| Salty O’Rourke | 1945-03-22 | Bennie |
| Red Skies of Montana | 1952-01-23 | Winkler (uncredited) |
| The Big Heat | 1953-10-14 | Reds (uncredited) |
| Sands of Iwo Jima | 1950-01-01 | PFC Eddie Flynn |
| Faces in the Fog | 1944-11-30 | Russell |
| Secrets of a Sorority Girl | 1945-08-15 | Andy Jones |
| The Prairie | 1947-11-27 | Jess Bush |
| Outlaw Queen | 1957-04-27 | Brandon |
| The Burning Cross | 1947-09-01 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Fighting Coast Guard | 1951-05-31 | Sandy Jessup |
| Story of G.I. Joe | 1945-07-13 | Private Mew |
| No Down Payment | 1957-10-30 | |
| Young Widow | 1946-03-01 | Army Lieutenant Hope |
| The Jungle Captive | 1945-06-25 | Johnny – Errand Boy (uncredited) |
| Ain’t Misbehavin’ | 1955-06-30 | Bucky/a Sailor (uncredited) |
| I Was a Male War Bride | 1949-08-26 | Staff Sergeant at Troopship (uncredited) |
| It Happens Every Spring | 1949-06-10 | Tommy Isbell |
| Bone Eater | 2008-02-15 | Jack |
| Fast and Foolish | 1951-11-16 | |
| Jungle Patrol | 1948-11-01 | Lt. Johnny Murphy |
| Fair Wind to Java | 1953-01-28 | Ahab |