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Thomas Francis Murphy, actor
Actor

Thomas Francis Murphy: Movies & Box Office

films
18
on screen
2012–2022
box office
$42.6M
average score
59
Born
December 3, 1905
Birthplace
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Federal Judge, Assistant United States Attorney, New York City Police Commissioner
Years active
1942-1995
Spouses
Katherine
Known for

The Best Thomas Francis Murphy Movies

The highest-rated films Thomas Francis Murphy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. News of the World (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Thomas Francis Murphy's Career in Numbers

Thomas Francis Murphy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Thomas Francis Murphy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Leprechaun’s Revenge (2012) to One Way (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Thomas Francis Murphy Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 13
  2. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Thomas Francis Murphy's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Thomas Francis Murphy Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Horror 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Action 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Family 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Thomas Francis Murphy has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of horror (3).

Thomas Francis Murphy Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Reminiscence $16.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
News of the World Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
One Way 2022
18 credits

Thomas Francis Murphy Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Thomas Francis Murphy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Thomas Francis Murphy?

Thomas Francis Murphy was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York in 1905. Credited on films since 2012, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Thomas Francis Murphy (December 3, 1905 – October 26, 1995) was a highly respected United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He was born on December 3, 1905, in Manhattan, New York City, New York coming from a family with strong public service background; both his grandfather and father extensively served the city. His educational background boasts of his attendence at the prestigious Georgetown University to achieve an Artium Baccalaureus degree. He further advantaged himself by earning a Bachelor of Laws from Fordham University School of Law. Post his education, he spent valuable years in private law practice until 1942.

Once in the realm of public service, he held key deployments such as the Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, while rising to the rank of head of the criminal division by 1944. He contributed significantly as prosecutor in the Alger Hiss's perjury trials and later as the New York City Police Commissioner. Furthermore, as a Federal Judge, he was nominated to his post by President Harry S. Truman and confirmed by the United States Senate. He judiciously handled crucial cases including obscenity charges and wiretapping trials further enhancing his reputation in the legal fraternity before he moved to Connecticut in 1968. A lifelong Democrat, he was also fondly remembered by his younger brother, Johnny Murphy, a professional baseball player.

Works with

Who Thomas Francis Murphy Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Thomas Francis Murphy shares the most films with. Han Soto comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Amy Brassette (2).

FAQ

Thomas Francis Murphy: Questions & Answers

How many movies Thomas Francis Murphy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Thomas Francis Murphy been in?

Thomas Francis Murphy is credited on 18 films, from 2012 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Thomas Francis Murphy's highest-grossing movie?

Reminiscence (2021) is Thomas Francis Murphy's biggest box office hit, with $16.4M worldwide, ahead of News of the World (2020) ($12.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Thomas Francis Murphy's movies have made $42.6M.

Thomas Francis Murphy's biggest hits

What is the best Thomas Francis Murphy movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Thomas Francis Murphy's best-rated film is News of the World (2020) with a score of 80, followed by The Domestics (2018) (74).

Best Thomas Francis Murphy movies, ranked

What is Thomas Francis Murphy's newest movie?

The most recent film on Thomas Francis Murphy's filmography is The Visitor (2022), in the role of Maxwell Braun.

Who does Thomas Francis Murphy work with most often?

Thomas Francis Murphy shares the most films with Han Soto (3 films), Amy Brassette (2 films) and Terence Rosemore (2 films).

The Best Thomas Francis Murphy Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.

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