Stephen Murray (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stephen Murray
Born	Stephen Umfreville Hay Murray (1912-09-06)6 September 1912 Partney, Lincolnshire, England
Died	31 March 1983(1983-03-31) (aged 70) London, England
Alma mater	RADA
Occupation	Actor
Spouse(s)	Joan Alestha Butterfield (m.1937)
Children	Amanda Murray (b.1942)

Stephen Umfreville Hay Murray (born September 6, 1912 – died March 31, 1983) was a talented English actor. He performed in movies, on radio, in plays, and on television. He was known for his clear, expressive voice.

About Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray was born in a place called Partney in Lincolnshire, England. His father was a church leader. Stephen went to Brentwood School and later studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. This is a very famous acting school. He was also related to the well-known comedian Al Murray.

Stephen Murray's Acting Life

Stephen Murray had a long and successful career. He was famous for many different types of acting roles.

Radio Star

Stephen Murray became very popular on BBC Radio. He starred in a funny show called The Navy Lark. In this show, he played "Number 1," who later became a Lieutenant Commander. He was in this show for many years, from 1960 to 1977. He also acted in over 300 other radio plays. He played important characters like Macbeth and Odysseus.

Movie Roles

Stephen Murray appeared in many films. His first movie was Pygmalion in 1938. He played a police officer in a small scene. He often played serious characters. For example, he played Mr. W.E. Gladstone in the movie The Prime Minister. He also played Dr. Stephan Petrovitch in the war film Undercover. He sometimes wore a lot of makeup for his roles, like when he played an older character in London Belongs to Me and A Tale of Two Cities. His last film was Master Spy in 1963.

Theatre Performances

Stephen Murray loved acting on stage. He started his theatre career in 1933 at Stratford-upon-Avon. He performed in many classic plays, including Macbeth and Hamlet. He worked with famous actors like Laurence Olivier. He also played the main character in a play about Abraham Lincoln. He performed in plays by George Bernard Shaw. He even toured Europe playing King Lear in 1952.

Television Appearances

On television, Stephen Murray appeared in popular shows like Dr. Finlay's Casebook. He also had a main role as Svengali. In 1970, he played Sir Francis Walsingham in the BBC drama series Elizabeth R. Sir Francis Walsingham was the head of Queen Elizabeth I's secret service. His work helped uncover a plot against the Queen.

Stephen Murray's Family Life

Stephen Murray married Joan Alestha Butterfield in 1937. They had one daughter named Amanda. Amanda even appeared in some episodes of The Navy Lark with her father. Stephen Murray passed away in London in 1983 when he was 70 years old.

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