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Murray Head (I)

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Best known for his 1984 smash "One Night in Bangkok", actor/singer Murray Head was born March 6, 1946 in England to Seafield Head (a documentary filmmaker) and Helen Shingler (an actress). He appeared in his father's documentaries at the age of 7, and began his performing career at age 12 with appearances in a series of radio plays... See full bio »

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2011 Vera (TV series)
Peter Calvert
– Hidden Depths (2011) … Peter Calvert
 
2010 Doctors (TV series)
Pete Perry
– Birth of the Blues (2010) … Pete Perry
 
2009 No pasaran
Peter Konchelsky
 
2009 Revivre (TV mini-series)
Steven Winterley
– Episode #1.1 (2009) … Steven Winterley
 
2007 Holby City (TV series)
Doug Finn
– Mirror Man (2007) … Doug Finn
– Old Wounds (2007) … Doug Finn
– Bad Reputation (2007) … Doug Finn
 
2005-2007 Heartbeat (TV series)
Jack Hollins
– The Dreams That You Dream (2007) … Jack Hollins
– Keeping Secrets (2006) … Jack Hollins
– This Happy Breed (2006) … Jack Hollins
– Wine and Roses (2006) … Jack Hollins
– Great Expectations (2006) … Jack Hollins
See all 13 episodes »
 
2007 Judge John Deed (TV series)
Judge Previn
– War Crimes: Part 2 (2007) … Judge Previn
– War Crimes: Part 1 (2007) … Judge Previn
 
2005 The Slavery Business: How to Make a Million from Slavery (TV movie)
Captain Slater
 
2004 D-Day 6.6.1944 (TV movie)
Robert Douìn
 
2004 The Bill (TV series)
Charles Mawdsley
– 211 (2004) … Charles Mawdsley
 
2003 Rosemary & Thyme (TV series)
Nev Connolly
– Arabica and the Early Spider (2003) … Nev Connolly
 
2003 I, Cesar
Mr. Fitzpatrick
 
2002 Music Hall (TV series)
Clife Maisie
 
2002 Asbestos (TV mini-series)
Peter Bedford
 
2002 Lovers of the Nile
Le colonel
 
2000 North Square (TV series)
Judge Martin Bould
– Episode #1.10 (2000) … Judge Martin Bould
– Episode #1.9 (2000) … Judge Martin Bould
– Episode #1.8 (2000) … Judge Martin Bould
– Episode #1.7 (2000) … Judge Martin Bould
– Episode #1.6 (2000) … Judge Martin Bould
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2000 Casualty (TV series)
Billy Cooper
– Choked: Part 2 (2000) … Billy Cooper
 
2000 The Vice (TV series)
Tommy Roker
– Walking on Water: Part 2 (2000) … Tommy Roker
– Walking on Water: Part 1 (2000) … Tommy Roker
 
1999 The Big Snake of the World
Tom
 
1999 The Knock (TV series)
Dominic Hewson
– Episode #4.5 (1999) … Dominic Hewson
– Episode #4.4 (1999) … Dominic Hewson
 
1998 The New Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
Rippley
– Body and Soul (1998) … Rippley
 
1996 Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
Lord Rochford
 
1990 Centrepoint (TV mini-series)
Nick Wareing
 
1989 Boon (TV series)
Rupert Cole
– The Relief of Matty King (1989) … Rupert Cole
 
1989 Un été d'orages
Jack
 
1989 La barbare
Michael
 
1987 White Mischief
Lizzie
 
1985 Chess Moves (video short)
The American
 
1985 Lyrics by Tim Rice (video)
Judas Iscariot / The American (segment "Superstar' / 'One Night in Bangkok")
 
1979 Prince Regent (TV mini-series)
George Canning
– The Trouble with Women (1979) … George Canning
 
1979 Return of the Saint (TV series)
Pierre
– The Diplomat's Daughter (1979) … Pierre
 
1977 The French Woman
David Evans
 
1975 El poder del deseo
Javier
 
1974 Play for Today (TV series)
Singer
– Taking Leave (1974) … Singer
 
1974 Intent to Murder (TV movie)
Larry
 
1974 Seven Faces of Woman (TV series)
– A Woman's Estate (1974)
 
1974 The Fortunes of Nigel (TV mini-series)
Lord Dalgarno
– Part 5 (1974) … Lord Dalgarno
– Part 4 (1974) … Lord Dalgarno
– Part 3 (1974) … Lord Dalgarno
– Part 1 (1974) … Lord Dalgarno
 
1973 Gawain and the Green Knight
Gawain
 
1972 Sweet Deception
Tony Bellay-Vanguard
 
1971 Shirley's World (TV series)
Ray King
– Figuratively Speaking (1971) … Ray King
 
1971 Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bob Elkin
 
1971 Aphrousa
Nicholas
 
1967 Two Weeks in September
Dickinson's Assistant
 
1967 St. Ives (TV series)
Saladin
– Flora (1967) … Saladin
– Lion Rampant (1967) … Saladin
 
1966 The Family Way
Geoffrey Fitton
 
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2010 The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
– The Einstein Approximation (2010) (performer: "One Night in Bangkok" - uncredited)
 
2005 L'anniversaire (performer: "Say it ain't so")
 
1989 Un été d'orages (performer: "L'Amour va si vite")
 
1985 Nothing Underneath (performer: "One Night in Bangkok")
 
1985 Lavori in corso (performer: "SUPERSTAR")
 
Show ShowComposer (3 titles)
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1999 The Children of the Century (writer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1980 Cocktail Molotov (composer: song "Dearest Anne")
 
Show ShowSelf (9 titles)
2010 Die ultimative Chartshow (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Die erfolgreichsten Musical-Hits (2010) … Himself
 
2007 Nikos Aliagas in Concert (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Radio + (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 April 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
1999 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Signature Songs (1999) … Himself
 
1995 Surprise Sur Prise (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 June 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1993 Taratata (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #1.12 (1993) … Himself
 
1987 Springtime in Bourges (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1984 Na sowas! (TV series)
Himself
– Idole (1984) … Himself
 
1976 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 June 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
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Sang the part of The American in Chess. See more »

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Created the role of the American (later Freddie Trumper) in original London production of "Chess" See more »

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