Biography
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 27
Writer 21
Screenplay 3
Director 2
TV Shows 1
Writer
Felony Squad (1966)
TV
Adaptation
The Last Angry Man (1959)
Movie
Screenplay
Compulsion (1959)
Movie
Writer
Broken Lance (1954)
Movie
Additional Writing
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
Movie
Screenplay
Panic in the Streets (1950)
Movie
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Screenplay
Cry of the City (1948)
Movie
Writer
Deep Waters (1948)
Movie
Writer
Boomerang! (1947)
Movie
Writer
Wildcat (1942)
Movie
Writer
Flying Blind (1941)
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1912-05-08
Deathday1993-05-19 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceBoston, United States
SiblingsCarl Dudley
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsWriters Guild of America Award
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