About William Murphy
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 68). William Murphy was an American actor.
William Murphy (April 20, 1922 – November 6, 1989) was an American film actor active from the 1940s through the 1970s. He played Lt. Edlridge on Gunsmoke in the 1959 episode "Blue Horse" (S4E38).
A long-time friend of John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, Williams also spent many nights with Elvis Presley and his entourage. He reportedly regarded Hollywood as "an open invitation to party all night long".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Murphy?
American actor (1921-1989)
When was William Murphy born?
William Murphy was born on 9 January 1921 in Sacramento.
When did William Murphy die?
William Murphy died on 11 June 1989 in Sacramento.
What was William Murphy's occupation?
William Murphy was an actor.
What nationality was William Murphy?
William Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Murphy (actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Murphy. https://biography.guide/william-murphy-actor/
MLA: "William Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-murphy-actor/.
Chicago: "William Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-murphy-actor/.
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