Portrait of Ken Murray

Ken Murray

Bio: Ken Murray (born Kenneth Abner Doncourt, July 14, 1903 – October 12, 1988) was an American comedian, actor, radio and television personality and author. After finding success on the vaudeville stage, Murray moved to Hollywood and made his film debut in the 1929 romantic drama Half Marriage, followed by a role in Leathernecking in 1930
Born: Tue, Jul 14 1903
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 12 1988
Ken Murray is 85 years old
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Poster of Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
Ken Murray would have been no older than
85 in Frank Capra's American Dream
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Ken Murray was
73 in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as 'Souvenir Salesman'.
Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of The Power
The Power
Ken Murray was
64 in The Power
as 'Grover'.
Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys!
Ken Murray was
63 in Follow Me, Boys!
as 'Melody Murphy'.
Thu, Dec 01 1966
Poster of Hollywood My Home Town
Hollywood My Home Town
Ken Murray was
62 in Hollywood My Home Town
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of Hollywood Without Make-Up
Hollywood Without Make-Up
Ken Murray was
59 in Hollywood Without Make-Up
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Son of Flubber
Son of Flubber
Ken Murray was
59 in Son of Flubber
as 'Mr. Hurley'.
Wed, Jan 16 1963
Poster of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Ken Murray was
58 in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as 'Doc Willoughby'.
Fri, Apr 13 1962
Poster of The Marshal's Daughter
The Marshal's Daughter
Ken Murray was
49 in The Marshal's Daughter
as ''Smiling Billy' Murray'.
Thu, Jun 25 1953
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
Ken Murray was
46 in Red Light
as 'Ken Murray'.
Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Bill and Coo
Bill and Coo
Ken Murray was
44 in Bill and Coo
as 'Ken Murray'.
Sun, Mar 28 1948
Poster of Peeks at Hollywood
Peeks at Hollywood
Ken Murray was
42 in Peeks at Hollywood
Sat, Jan 26 1946
Poster of Juke Box Jenny
Juke Box Jenny
Ken Murray was
38 in Juke Box Jenny
as 'Malcolm Hammond'.
Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Swing It Soldier
Swing It Soldier
Ken Murray was
38 in Swing It Soldier
as 'Jerry Traynor'.
Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1
Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1
Ken Murray was
38 in Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of A Night at Earl Carroll's
A Night at Earl Carroll's
Ken Murray was
37 in A Night at Earl Carroll's
as 'Barney Nelson'.
Fri, Dec 06 1940
Poster of Swing, Sister, Swing
Swing, Sister, Swing
Ken Murray was
35 in Swing, Sister, Swing
as 'Nap Sisler'.
Fri, Dec 16 1938
Poster of You're a Sweetheart
You're a Sweetheart
Ken Murray was
34 in You're a Sweetheart
as 'Don King'.
Sun, Dec 26 1937
Poster of From Headquarters
From Headquarters
Ken Murray was
30 in From Headquarters
as 'Mac'.
Thu, Nov 16 1933
Poster of A Preferred List
A Preferred List
Ken Murray was
30 in A Preferred List
Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Disgraced!
Disgraced!
Ken Murray was
29 in Disgraced!
as 'Jim McGuire'.
Fri, Jul 07 1933
Poster of Crooner
Crooner
Ken Murray was
29 in Crooner
as 'Peter Sturgis'.
Sat, Aug 20 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury
Ken Murray was
28 in Ladies of the Jury
as 'Spencer B. Dazy'.
Tue, Feb 02 1932
Poster of Leathernecking
Leathernecking
Ken Murray was
27 in Leathernecking
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Sep 12 1930
Poster of Half Marriage
Half Marriage
Ken Murray was
26 in Half Marriage
as 'Charles Turner'.
Sat, Oct 12 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Ken Murray was
61+ in The Bing Crosby Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Ken Murray was
60+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Film Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Ken Murray was
60+ in The Judy Garland Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Ken Murray was
60+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Ken Murray was
60+ in Burke's Law
as 'Charles P. Banner'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ken Murray was
60+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Ken Murray was
54+ in The Lux Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Ken Murray was
49+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Ken Murray was
46+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ken Murray Show
The Ken Murray Show
Ken Murray was
46+ in The Ken Murray Show
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ken Murray was
44+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948