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Brian Doyle-Murray
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![]() Doyle-Murray in Christmas Under Wraps (2014)
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Brian Murray
October 31, 1945 Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
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Other names | Brian Doyle |
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Years active | 1972–present |
Spouse(s) |
Christina Stauffer
(m. 2000) |
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Brian Murray (born October 31, 1945), known professionally as Brian Doyle-Murray, is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He has appeared in many films and TV shows. You might know him from movies like Caddyshack and Groundhog Day. He often works with his younger brother, the famous actor Bill Murray.
Brian also played Hank Murphy on the TV show Sullivan & Son. He is well-known for voicing the Flying Dutchman in SpongeBob SquarePants. He also voiced Coach Tiffany Gills in My Gym Partner's a Monkey. Another big voice role was Captain K'nuckles in The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. He had a regular role as Don Ehlert on the sitcom The Middle. Brian added "Doyle" to his name from his grandmother's maiden name. This was to avoid being confused with another actor named Brian Murray.
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Brian Doyle-Murray: Actor and Comedian
Brian Doyle-Murray has been nominated for three Emmy Awards. These nominations were for his writing on Saturday Night Live. His brothers, Joel and Bill, are also actors. His oldest brother, Ed, was a businessman. His brother Andy is a chef. Andy runs the Murray Brothers "CaddyShack" restaurant in Florida.
Growing Up
Brian Murray was born on Halloween, October 31, 1945. He was born in Evanston, Illinois. He is one of nine children. His parents were Lucille and Edward Joseph Murray II. Brian went to Saint Mary's College of California in the late 1960s.
Early Career in Comedy
In the early 1970s, Brian worked at The Second City. This was a famous comedy group. He then appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He was a featured player from 1979 to 1980 and again from 1981 to 1982. He also wrote for SNL. He was one of the few cast members to work for all three producers of the show.
Brian was nominated for three Emmy Awards for his writing on SNL. These nominations were in 1978, 1979, and 1980. He was also a regular on The National Lampoon Radio Hour. This was a comedy radio show from 1973 to 1975. He worked with famous comedians like John Belushi and Gilda Radner. His brother Bill was also on the Radio Hour.
Famous Film Roles
Brian has been in many movies with his brother, Bill Murray. Their first movie together was Caddyshack in 1980. He also helped write Caddyshack. Other films they did together include The Razor's Edge (1984) and Scrooged (1988). They also appeared in Ghostbusters II (1989) and Groundhog Day (1993).
Brian has also had roles in other popular movies. He was in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983). He also played Frank Shirley in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). He played Noah Vanderhoff in Wayne's World (1992). You might also remember him from Sixteen Candles (1984) and Stuart Little (1999). He was also in 17 Again (2009).
Television Appearances
Brian has appeared in many TV shows. He played Mel Sanger, the bubble boy's dad, on Seinfeld. He also had a recurring role as Mr. Ehlert on The Middle. He co-starred as Hank Murphy on the sitcom Sullivan & Son. He also appeared on Lodge 49.
Voice Acting Roles
Brian Doyle-Murray is known for his deep, rough voice. He voices the Flying Dutchman on SpongeBob SquarePants. He also voices Coach Tiffany Gills on My Gym Partner's a Monkey. He had a main role as Captain K'nuckles in The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.
He has voiced characters in other cartoons too. He was Salty in Family Guy. He was Jack the barber on King of the Hill. He also voiced the mayor in the Ghostbusters video game. He was Prince Huge on Adventure Time.
Personal Life
Brian Doyle-Murray is married to Christina Stauffer. She used to be an assistant director and is now a veterinarian. They got married on August 28, 2000.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Fuzz | Detective | |
1975 | Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle | Charles of the Pits #1 | English version, voice |
1980 | Caddyshack | Lou Loomis | Writer and film debut |
1981 | Modern Problems | Brian Stills | |
1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Kamp Komfort Clerk | |
1984 | Sixteen Candles | Reverend | |
The Razor's Edge | Piedmont | ||
1985 | Head Office | Colonel Tolliver | |
1986 | Legal Eagles | Shaw | |
Club Paradise | Voit Zerbe | ||
1988 | Scrooged | Earl Cross | |
Superman 50th Anniversary | Brian Connelly | ||
1989 | The Experts | Mr. Jones | |
How I Got into College | Coach Evans | ||
Ghostbusters II | Psychiatric Doctor | ||
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | Frank Shirley | ||
1990 | Small White House | Johnny's Father | |
1991 | Nothing but Trouble | FBI Agent Brian | |
Babe Ruth | Marshall Hunt | ||
JFK | Jack Ruby | ||
1992 | Wayne's World | Noah Vanderhoff | |
1993 | Groundhog Day | Buster Green | |
1994 | Cabin Boy | Skunk | |
1995 | My Brother's Keeper | Curtis | |
Jury Duty | Harry | ||
1996 | Multiplicity | Walt | |
Waiting for Guffman | Red Savage | ||
1997 | As Good as It Gets | Handyman | |
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue | Wittgenstein | Voice | |
1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | ||
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again | Professor | ||
Dr. Dolittle | Old Beagle | Voice | |
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story | Baloo | ||
1999 | Stuart Little | Cousin Edgar | |
2000 | Bedazzled | Priest | |
2002 | Snow Dogs | Ernie | |
A Gentleman's Game | Tomato Face | ||
2003 | Getting Hal | Phil | |
2007 | Daddy Day Camp | Uncle Morty | |
Love Comes Lately | Boss | ||
2009 | 17 Again | The Janitor | |
2012 | Eye of the Hurricane | Harvey Miken | |
The Three Stooges | Monsignor Ratliffe | ||
2015 | Underdogs | The Boss | Voice |
2018 | For the Fun of the Game | Himself |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975–1976 | Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell | Various characters | Television series; television debut; also writer |
1976 | The TVTV Show | ||
1978 | Sesame Street | Man in Row Boat #2 | Episode: "(#1186)" |
1978–1980, 1981–1982 | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | 52 episodes Also writer |
1991 | Good Sports | John "Mac" MacKinney | 15 episodes |
1990–1992 | Get a Life | Gus Borden / Ted Bains | 13 episodes |
1992 | Married... with Children | Wayne | Episode: Kelly Doesn't Live Here Anymore |
Wings | Coach Snyder | Television series | |
Frosty Returns | Mr. Twitchell | Voice, television special | |
Seinfeld | Mel Sanger | Episode: "The Bubble Boy" | |
1993–1994 | Bakersfield P.D. | Sergeant Bill Hampton | 17 episodes |
1995 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Harlan Black | Episode: "Chi of Steel" |
1995–1998 | Ellen | Burt Kovak | 2 episodes |
1996–1997 | Duckman | Agnes Delrooney | Voice, 10 episodes |
1997 | Nightmare Ned | Norm | Voice, episode: "My, How You've Grown" |
Casper: A Spirited Beginning | Foreman Dave | TV movie | |
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters | Mulligan / Cop #3 | Voice, episode: "The Great Escape/Beast with Four Eyes" | |
1997–1999 | Between Brothers | Stuart Franklin | 3 episodes |
1998 | Mr. Show with Bob and David | Referee | Episode: "It's Perfectly Understandishable" |
1998 | Recess | Tommy "The Tickler" Tate | Voice, episode: "Gretchen and the Secret of Yo" |
1999 | Smart Guy | Pete Gilroy | Episode: "Cross Talk" |
CatDog | Santa Claus | Voice, episode: "A Very CatDog Christmas" | |
1999–2000 | Love & Money | Finn McBride | 13 episodes |
1999–present | SpongeBob SquarePants | The Flying Dutchman | Voice, 14 episodes |
2000 | Jackie Chan Adventures | Gnome Cop | Voice, episode: "Tough Break" |
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Panchax | Voice, episode: "Panic on Bathyos" | |
2000–2007 | King of the Hill | Jack the Barber | Voice, 3 episodes |
2000–2001 | Family Guy | Salty / Bidder #2 / Luke | Voice, 3 episodes |
2001 | The Angry Beavers | Smelly Jim | Voice, episode: "Dag Con Carny" |
2001–2006 | Yes, Dear | Mr. George Savitsky | Recurring role |
2002 | Teamo Supremo | The Chief | Voice, 4 episodes |
2003 | Justice League | Artie Bauman | Voice, episode: "Eclipsed" |
2005–2006 | The Buzz on Maggie | Chauncey Pesky | Voice, main role |
2005–2008 | My Gym Partner's a Monkey | Coach Tiffany Gills | Voice, 19 episodes |
2006 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Bernie Fusterillo | Voice, episode: "Zoo Trouble" |
2008–2010 | The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack | Captain K'nuckles | Voice, 69 episodes |
2008 | Psych | Grandpa Spencer | Episode: "The Old and the Restless" |
2009 | The Goode Family | Charlie | Voice, 13 episodes |
2009–2018 | The Middle | Don Ehlert | 25 episodes |
2010 | WordGirl | Police officer | Voice, episode: "Earth Day Girl/A Hero, a Thief, a Store, and Its Owner" |
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Glenn | Voice, episode: "Kicked Out/Kick the Habit" | |
2011 | Supernatural | Robert Singer | Episode: "The French Mistake" |
2012 | Adventure Time | Prince Huge | Voice, episode: "The Hard Easy" |
2012–2013 | Motorcity | Jacob, Utiliton, Giant Peanut Butter Cup | Voice, 13 episodes |
2012–2014 | Sullivan & Son | Hank Murphy | 33 episodes |
2013 | Raising Hope | Walt | Episode: "Yo Zappa Do: Part 2" |
Fish Hooks | Baby Face Bryant | Voice, 1 episode | |
2014 | 2 Broke Girls | Blarney Bill | Episode: "And the Kilt Trip" |
Christmas Under Wraps | Frank Holiday | TV movie | |
2016 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Sea Captain | Episode: "The Gang Goes to Hell: Part 1" |
2016–2017 | Veep | George Huntzinger | 3 episodes |
2017 | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah | President Grandpa | Episode: "February 15, 2017" |
Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer | Big Doug | Voice | |
Jeff & Some Aliens | Zorby | Voice, episode: "Jeff & Some Laughs" | |
2017–2018 | Bill Murray & Brian Doyle-Murray's Extra Innings | Himself | 10 episodes |
2018–2019 | Lodge 49 | Bob Kruger | Recurring role |
2021–2022 | Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years | The Flying Dutchman | Voice, 2 episodes |
The Patrick Star Show | |||
2022 | A Cozy Christmas Inn | Frank Holliday | TV Movie |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | SpongeBob SquarePants: SuperSponge | The Flying Dutchman | |
2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month | Voice only | |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman | |||
2003 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom | ||
2005 | Jade Empire | Qui the Promoter | |
2009 | Ghostbusters: The Video Game | Mayor Jock Mulligan | |
2011 | Nicktoons MLB | The Flying Dutchman | |
2020 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated | Archival recordings | |
2023 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake | ||
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 |
Theme parks
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | SpongeBob SquarePants 4D: The Great Jelly Rescue | The Flying Dutchman (voice) | Short film |
Screenwriting credits
Year | Title | Notes |
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1973–1974 | The National Lampoon Radio Hour | Radio series |
1975 | Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell | Also cast member |
1976 | The TVTV Show | Television series |
1976–1979 | SCTV | |
1977–1982 | Saturday Night Live | Also cast member Television series Nominated—Outstanding Writing in a Comedy – Variety or Music Series (1978) Nominated—Outstanding Writing in a Comedy, Variety, or Music Series (1979) Nominated—Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (1980) |
1980 | Caddyshack | Writer with Harold Ramis and Doug Kenney Film |
1982 | The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me | Television series |
1986 | Club Paradise | Writer with Harold Ramis Film Also cast member |
1993 | The Chevy Chase Show | Television series |
2002 | The Sweet Spot |
See also
In Spanish: Brian Doyle-Murray para niños