Steve Kahan

Stephen Samuel Kahan (August 6, 1939 – August 4, 2019) was an American character actor, best known for playing Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon film series (1987–1998).

Life and career Kahan appeared in many films, most prominently those of director Richard Donner, his late cousin. His best-known film role is in the Lethal Weapon film franchise as Capt. Ed Murphy. His first feature film role was in Donner's Superman (1978) as Armus, a detective tracking Lex Luthor's activity. The character was named after Burton Armus, a technical advisor who worked on the television show Kojak with Donner. Death Kahan's last acting role was in 16 Blocks (2006). Kahan died on August 4, 2019, two days before his 80th birthday.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1978 Superman Armus, police detective (Metropolis) 1980 Inside Moves Burt 1982 The Toy State Trooper 1987 Lethal Weapon Capt. Ed Murphy 1988 Scrooged Technician 1989 Lethal Weapon 2 Capt. Ed Murphy 1990 Predator 2 Sergeant Neal Reeger 1992 Radio Flyer Coffee Shop Manager 1992 Dead On: Relentless II Ibsen 1992 Lethal Weapon 3 Capt. Ed Murphy 1993 Warlock: The Armageddon Will Travis 1993 Demolition Man Captain Healy 1994 The Favor Helpful Fisherman 1994 Maverick Dealer 1995 Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Captain Nilson 1995 Assassins Alan Branch 1997 Conspiracy Theory Mr. Wilson 1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Capt. Ed Murphy 2001 Out Cold Powder Room Bartender 2003 Timeline Baker 2006 16 Blocks Restaurant Owner