Forbes Murray
Acting
Biography
Forbes Murray was born on November 4, 1884 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada as Murray Forbes Barnard. He was an actor, known for A Chump at Oxford (1940), Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride (1940) and The Spider's Web (1938). He died on November 18, 1982 in Douglas County, Oregon, USA.
Born: November 3, 1884
Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Known For
Hi, Beautiful
Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of the 1937 comedy Love in a Bungalow. Patty Callahan (O'Driscoll) offers residence in a model home to soldier Jeff (Beery) and soon falls in love with him. Although the pair are unmarried, they enter a marital contest intended to celebrate the "Happiest G.I. Couple." Winning the contest brings on all sorts of farcical troubles until the couple are able to be united for real. Songs include "Don't Sweetheart Me" and "Best of All."
Vertigo
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
Singin' in the Rain
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
Dial M for Murder
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
The Joker is Wild
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial is a 90-minute American crime/legal drama series that ran during the 1963-1964 season on ABC, airing Sundays from 8:30-10 p.m. Eastern.
Laura
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.
The Big Sleep
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Sweet Smell of Success
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
Filmography
as Banker
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Auction Guest (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Guest at Ball (uncredited)
as Banker (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Charity Raffle Guest (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Pallbearer at Colosimo's Funeral (uncredited)
as Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited)
as Banker at Plymouth Club (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest at Rico's (uncredited)
as Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Fashion Show Attendee
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Fashion Show Guest (uncredited)
as Backstage Guest at Benefit (uncredited)
as Military Officer at Experiment (uncredited)
as Military Officer at Experiment
as Audience Spectator
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Neffi Morton (uncredited)
as Street Passerby in Roller Skating Number (uncredited)
as Country Club Member (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
as Art Gallery Patron
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man in Hallway (uncredited)
as Lawyer (uncredited)
as Government Official
as Judge at Margot's Trial (uncredited)
as Reil
as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Military Publicity Function Attendee (uncredited)
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Ball Guest (uncredited)
as Man at Rehearsal (Uncredited)
as Poker Player (uncredited)
as Reception Guest (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Governor of Mississippi (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Golf Official (uncredited)
as Newspaperman (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Jeff Adams
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Producer (uncredited)
as Judge Edwin Monroe (uncredited)
as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
as Officer in Club
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Mr. Spencer (uncredited)
as Bunco Victim (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Ball Guest (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Board Member - Department of Interior (uncredited)
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
as Distinguished Man (uncredited)
as Dr. Adams (uncredited)
as Speaker at Benefit (uncredited)
as Mr. Emory (Uncredited)
as Shipwreck Inquiry Board Member
as Sheriff Tompson
as Randall
as Weigh-in Official (uncredited)
as Music Critic
as Dr. Maturin
as Senator Pelli (uncredited)
as Colonel Jed Landy
as Furtive Man (uncredited)
as Bank Executive
as Dr. Purcell Nash
as American Cartel Member (uncredited)
as Mr. Bryson (uncredited)
as Rich Man (uncredited)
as Navy Captain (uncredited)
as Sinclair Executive (uncredited)
as Passerby (uncredited)
as Meredith (uncredited)
as Judge (uncredited)
as Judge
as Inspector Burke
as Grand Juror (uncredited)
as Prof. Harry Hargraves
as Board Member (uncredited)
as District Attorney (Uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Business Man
as Governor Walker (uncredited)
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Judge (uncredited)
as Navy Surgeon (uncredited)
as Judge Gleason
as Chairman of Parole Board (Uncredited)
as Bart Gailey
as Judge Richards
as Isolationist (uncredited)
as Capt. Knowles (uncredited)
as Commander (uncredited)
as Ben Hollister
as Arthur Howland
as James Kennedy [Ch. 12]
as Prof. Douglas Campbell
as Mr. Handel (uncredited)
as Jud Evans
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Colonel Langley
as Broker
as U. S. Road Commissioner
as Legislator (uncredited)
as Captain
as Mayor Brown of Pasadena
as Undetermined Secondary Role
as Wilbur
as Banker
as Henry Walker
as Commandant
as Officer
as Chairman of Parole Board (uncredited)
as Carter (uncredited)
as Broker
as Holt
as Banker
as Diplomat (uncredited)
as Professor Houston
as Critic
as Surprise Party Guest
as Dr. Walton
as Texas Governor
as Producer (Uncredited)
as Captain (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Criterion Theater Manager
as Union Army Officer
as Naval Aide (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Second Marriage License Clerk (Uncredited)
as Jack
as Scoutmaster
as Tearoom Customer (uncredited)
as Butler (uncredited)
as Joe's Dinner Guest
as Mr. Harkwright - Mine Operator
as Professor Houston
as District Attorney
as Marvin Brewster / The Professor
as Angus Palmer (uncredited)
as Colonel Scully
as Dr. Van Gulden
as Police Commissioner Stanley Kirk
as Movie Director
as Fisher - Holland's Associate in Courtroom
as Sponsor (uncredited)
as Dog Show Judge
as Capt. Hawthorne
as Pilot in Cafe (uncredited)
as Governor's Aide
as Attorney
as Mr. Van Pelt
as Man
as Minor Role
as The Doctor
as Parole Board Chairman (uncredited)
as Jack
as Stephen's Business Friend (uncredited)
as Husband (uncredited)
as Dougherty - Publisher (uncredited)
as Butler
as Nobleman (uncredited)
as Coast Guard Commandant (uncredited)
as Attorney (uncredited)
as Politician