Brian Murphy facts for kids
Brian Murphy is a common name shared by several notable people. This page will tell you about some of them, from actors to athletes and even a politician. Many people named Brian Murphy have made important contributions in different fields around the world.
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Famous People Named Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy the Actor
A British TV Star
Brian Murphy (born 1932) was a well-known British actor. He was famous for playing the character George Roper. George Roper was a main character in the popular TV show Man About the House. This show was a comedy about young people sharing a flat.
George and Mildred
After Man About the House, Brian Murphy continued his role as George Roper in a spin-off show. This new show was called George and Mildred. It focused on George and his wife Mildred. The show was very popular and made Brian Murphy a household name in Britain. He also appeared in many other TV shows and films throughout his career.
Brian Murphy the Sportspeople
Irish Gaelic Games Players
Many Brian Murphys are famous in Irish sports. These sports include hurling and Gaelic football. Hurling is a fast-paced game played with a stick and a ball. Gaelic football is a mix of soccer and rugby.
- Brian Murphy (Gaelic games) (born 1952) was a talented player for Cork. He played both hurling and Gaelic football.
- Brian Murphy (hurler, born 1982) (born 1982) also played hurling for Cork. He was known as a strong corner-back.
- Brian Murphy (1990s Gaelic footballer) was a goalkeeper for Kerry and Dublin. These are two very successful teams in Gaelic football.
Other Athletes
- Brian Murphy (footballer, born 1983) is an Irish retired soccer player. He was named League of Ireland Goalkeeper of the Year in 2008. This award shows he was one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
- Brian Murphy (baseball) (born 1980) is an American baseball coach. He is the head coach at the College of William & Mary. He helps young players develop their skills in baseball.
- Brian Murphy (rugby union) (born 1985) is an Irish rugby player. Rugby is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball.
Brian Murphy the Politician
Mayor of Moncton
Brian Murphy (born 1961) is a Canadian politician. He served as the mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick. Moncton is a city in eastern Canada. As mayor, he was responsible for leading the city government. He worked to make decisions that would benefit the people of Moncton.
Other Notable Brian Murphys
- Brian Murphy (musician) is an Irish multi-instrumentalist and engineer. He works with music, playing different instruments and helping to record songs.
- Brian R. Murphy (born 1942) is an American virologist. A virologist is a scientist who studies viruses. Viruses are tiny germs that can cause illnesses.
See also
- Bryan Murphy (disambiguation)
