Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthApril 17, 1963
SpouseEliza Coyle
FactHe is of Irish descent.


Joel Murray is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and director. He was born on April 17, 1963 in Wilmette, Illinois, to parents Margo (née Rothman), a dancer, and John Murray, a businessman. He has four siblings: John, Brian, Neil, and Elizabeth. Murray attended The New Trier High School West in Illinois and then went on to study at the DePaul University in Chicago.

Murray’s first acting role was in the 1984 film Ghostbusters as a security guard. He has since appeared in over 100 films and television shows. Some of his most notable roles include Bob Wiley in What About Bob?, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, Phil Weston in Kingpin, and Walter Sobchak in The Big Lebowski. He has also done voice work for animated films and television shows such as The Simpsons, Futurama, and Adventure Time.

Murray has been married twice. His first marriage was to Eliza Coyle from 1987 to 1990. They have one child together, Cooper Murray. His second marriage was to Jennifer Butler from 1997 to 2014. They have two children together, Daisy Murray and Liam Murray.

Murray has a net worth of $10 million. He earns a salary of $300 thousand per year.

Murray is 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

General Info

Full NameJoel Murray
Date Of BirthApril 17, 1963
ProfessionScreenwriter, Television producer, Voice Actor, Businessperson, Television Director
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseEliza Coyle
ChildrenLouie Murray, Annie Murray, Hank Murray, Gus Murray
ParentsEdward J. Murray II, Lucille Murray
SiblingsBill Murray, Brian Doyle-Murray, John Murray, Nancy Murray, Edward Murray III, Andy Murray, Laura Murray, Peggy Murray

Accomplishments

MoviesGod Bless America, Monsters University, One Crazy Summer, Bloodsucking Bastards, Scrooged, The Artist, Hatchet, Shakes the Clown, Lay the Favorite, Mr. Pig, 7 Minutes, Sophie and the Rising Sun, Mending Fences, The Cable Guy, Elvis Stories, Party Central, Only You, Lamb, Killing Reagan, The Listing ...
TV ShowsStill Standing, 3 South, Dharma & Greg, Baby Blues, Pacific Station, Grand, Love & War, The Sweet Spot

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1He is of Irish descent.
2Ex-brother-in-law of Mickey Kelley and Jennifer Butler.
3Uncle of Homer Murray and Luke Murray.
4Brother-in-law of Christina Stauffer.
5Has 4 children with Eliza Coyle: Hank, Gus, Louie and Annie.
6He uses his free time writing, playing golf and coaches his sons in baseball and basketball.
7Has a restaurant with his brothers named "Caddyshack".
8Brother of Bill Murray, John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Last Word2017completedJoe Mueller
The Vase2015/IShort completedTim
Killing Reagan2016TV MovieEdwin Meese
Ghostbusters2016Security Guard (uncredited)
Hidden America with Jonah Ray2016TV SeriesPete
Sr. Pig2016Gringo
Future You2016TV SeriesDad
Sophie and the Rising Sun2016Sheriff Cooper
Mike & Molly2015-2016TV SeriesDr. Jeffries / Dr. Jefferies
The Leftovers2015TV SeriesGeorge Brevity
Open Tables2015Doctor Meeks
Survivor's Remorse2015TV SeriesOfficer Hovany
Lamb2015/IWilson
Bloodsucking Bastards2015Ted
The McCarthys2015TV SeriesRay
7 Minutes2014/IIUncle Pete
The Listing Agent2014ShortNoel Brown
You'll Be Fine2014TV SeriesTed Thompson
Murdered: Soul Suspect2014Video GameAdditional Voices (voice)
Mad Men2007-2014TV SeriesFred Rumsen
Party Central2014ShortDon (voice)
D-TEC: Pilot2013TV MovieHank Hewitt
The Trouble Man2013ShortPaul Baird
Disney Infinity2013Video GameDon (voice)
Monsters University2013Don (voice)
Merkin Penal2013ShortCalloway
Jobs2013Computer Professor
Date Night2013/IShortVincent
Two and a Half Men2007-2013TV SeriesNick Petey Doug
Proof2012/IShortDad
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia2012TV SeriesAndrew Kane
MotherLover2012TV SeriesBart Maynard
Desperate Housewives2012TV SeriesAlan
CSI: Miami2012TV SeriesGeorge Olsen
Lay the Favorite2012Darren
God Bless America2011Frank
The Artist2011/IPoliceman Fire
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior2011TV SeriesMedical Examiner
Shameless2011TV SeriesEddie Jackson
My Boys2010TV SeriesCrowley
Hatchet II2010Shapiro (uncredited)
Mending Fences2009TV MovieSam Bridgewater
Ghostbusters2009Video GameAdditional Voices (voice)
Cold Case2008TV SeriesBobby Kent '08
Criminal Minds2008TV SeriesAttorney General
The Tiffany Problem2008ShortMr. Reynolds
American Body Shop2007TV SeriesBank Manager
Hatchet2006Doug Shapiro
Still Standing2003-2006TV SeriesDanny 'Fitz' Fitzsimmons
See Anthony Run2005ShortMr. Randall
Joan of Arcadia2004TV SeriesBalloon Sculptor God
Nobody Knows Anything!2003Robber #1
Malcolm in the Middle2003TV SeriesLarry
Titletown2003TV Movie
John Doe2002TV SeriesDante Langenhan
Dharma & Greg1997-2002TV SeriesPete Cavanaugh
A Baby Blues Christmas Special2002TV ShortCarl Bitterman (voice)
It's All About You2002Taxi Driver
Baby Blues2000-2002TV SeriesCarl Bitterman / Various Characters
3-South2002TV Series
The Drew Carey Show2001TV SeriesBob
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command2000TV SeriesProfessor Triffid Triffid
The Thin Pink Line1998Bartender
The Nanny1997TV SeriesVal's Date
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters1995-1996TV SeriesOrderly / Bomble / Husband
The Cable Guy1996Basketball Player
Encino Woman1996TV MovieMr. Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Smith1996TV SeriesBob Myers
Partners1995TV SeriesRon Wolfe
Road Warriors1995TV MovieDick Durkee
Love & War1992-1995TV SeriesRay Litvak
Beethoven1994TV SeriesBeethoven
Only You1992/IBert
Blossom1992TV SeriesDoug LeMeure
Pacific Station1991-1992TV SeriesCapt. Ken Epstein
Shakes the Clown1991Milkman
Men Will Be Boys1990TV MovieJerry
Grand1990TV SeriesNorris Weldon
Elvis Stories1989ShortShopping Elvis Paul
Scrooged1988Guest
Long Gone1987TV MovieBart Polanski
One Crazy Summer1986George Calamari

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
2 Broke Girls2016TV Series 1 episode
Mike & Molly2015TV Series 1 episode
Last Man Standing2014TV Series 1 episode
Funny or Die Presents...2010-2011TV Series 3 episodes
The Bouncer2011Short
The Big Bang Theory2008TV Series 1 episode
The One About the Nun and the Priest2006Short
Still Standing2005-2006TV Series 3 episodes
The Sweet Spot2002TV Series documentary 5 episodes
Dharma & Greg2001-2002TV Series 5 episodes

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Proof2012/IShort story / writer
The Sweet Spot2002TV Series documentary writer - 5 episodes

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ballhawks2010Documentary executive producer
The Sweet Spot2002TV Series documentary executive producer - 5 episodes

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
WGN Morning News2016TV SeriesHimself
The Bill Murray Experience2016DocumentaryHimself
Horrified2015TV SeriesHimself
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show2014TV SeriesHimself
Windy City Memories2008TV MovieHimself
25 Years of Improv Comedy2005Himself
Biography2002TV Series documentaryHimself - Cast Member, Second City
The Sweet Spot2002TV Series documentaryHimself
The Delmonic Interviews2002DocumentaryInterviewee
Hollywood Squares2001TV SeriesHimself
The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards1998TV SpecialHimself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1994TV SeriesHimself

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a Feature FilmMonsters University (2013)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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