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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of The Power
The Power
Ken Murray was 64 in The Power as 'Grover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys!
Ken Murray was 63 in Follow Me, Boys! as 'Melody Murphy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1963
Poster of Son of Flubber
Son of Flubber
Ken Murray was 59 in Son of Flubber as 'Mr. Hurley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1953
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
Ken Murray was 46 in Red Light as 'Ken Murray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Bill and Coo
Bill and Coo
Ken Murray was 44 in Bill and Coo as 'Ken Murray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1948
Poster of Peeks at Hollywood
Peeks at Hollywood
Ken Murray was 42 in Peeks at Hollywood
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1946
Poster of Juke Box Jenny
Juke Box Jenny
Ken Murray was 38 in Juke Box Jenny as 'Malcolm Hammond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Swing It Soldier
Swing It Soldier
Ken Murray was 38 in Swing It Soldier as 'Jerry Traynor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1940
Poster of Swing, Sister, Swing
Swing, Sister, Swing
Ken Murray was 35 in Swing, Sister, Swing as 'Nap Sisler'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1937
Poster of From Headquarters
From Headquarters
Ken Murray was 30 in From Headquarters as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1933
Poster of A Preferred List
A Preferred List
Ken Murray was 30 in A Preferred List
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Disgraced!
Disgraced!
Ken Murray was 29 in Disgraced! as 'Jim McGuire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1933
Poster of Crooner
Crooner
Ken Murray was 29 in Crooner as 'Peter Sturgis'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1932
Poster of Leathernecking
Leathernecking
Ken Murray was 27 in Leathernecking as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1930
Poster of Half Marriage
Half Marriage
Ken Murray was 26 in Half Marriage as 'Charles Turner'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948