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Jan Murray (I) (1916–2006)

Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Writer

First and foremost a stand-up comedian, this top banana of the "borscht belt" circuit (at age 19) relied on amiable Jewish ethnic humor for longtime career sustenance. He also relied on his multi-talented gifts as an actor, master of ceremonies, game show host and raconteur. Handsome, Bronx-born, gravel-toned... See full bio »

Born:

Murray Janofsky
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 89) in Beverly Hills, California, USA
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1989 My Two Dads (TV series)
Uncle Raymond
– You Love Me, Right? (1989) … Uncle Raymond
 
1987 It's a Living (TV series)
Dickie Doodle
– The Dickie Doodle Show (1987) … Dickie Doodle
 
1985 Hunter (TV series)
Bay Fetner
– Killer in a Halloween Mask (1985) … Bay Fetner
 
1985 Hardcastle and McCormick (TV series)
Leo Dikeman
– What's So Funny? (1985) … Leo Dikeman
 
1984 Fear City
Goldstein
 
1984 Legmen (TV series)
Johnny Booth
– Still Alive at Five (1984) … Johnny Booth
 
1982 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Ron Ellison
– Forget Me Not/The Quiz Masters (1982) … Ron Ellison
 
1981 History of the World: Part I
Nothing Vendor - The French Revolution
 
1980 The Dream Merchants (TV movie)
Murray Tucker
 
1977 The Practice (TV series)
Harry
– Oh, Brother (1977) … Harry
 
1976 Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free (TV movie)
Jethro Swain
 
1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Ralph Caesar
– The Adventure of Caesar's Last Sleep (1976) … Ralph Caesar
 
1976 The Cop and the Kid (TV series)
Harry
– Danger: Men Working (1976) … Harry
 
1974 Roll, Freddy, Roll! (TV movie)
Big Sid Kane
 
1974 Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV series)
Ichabod Grace
– The Vampire (1974) … Ichabod Grace
 
1971 Mannix (TV series)
Tony Sargent
– Shadow Play (1971) … Tony Sargent
 
1971 The Day of the Wolves
No. 1
 
1970 Love, American Style (TV series)
(segment "Love and the Happy Couple")
– Love and the Happy Couple/Love and the Understanding (1970) … (segment "Love and the Happy Couple")
 
1970 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Doc Haller
– Battle at Gannon's Bridge (1970) … Doc Haller
 
1970 Which Way to the Front?
Sid Hackle
 
1968 The Angry Breed
Mori Thompson
 
1968 A Man Called Dagger
Rudolph Koffman/Hans Leitel
 
1968 Good Morning, World (TV series)
Mickey Mouze
– Here Comes the Bribe (1968) … Mickey Mouze
 
1968 Cowboy in Africa (TV series)
Trevor Wellington
– African Rodeo: Part 2 (1968) … Trevor Wellington
– African Rodeo: Part 1 (1968) … Trevor Wellington
 
1967 Tarzan and the Great River
Captain Sam Bishop
 
1967 Thunder Alley
Pete Madsen
 
1967 The Busy Body
Murray Foster
 
1967 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV series)
Simon Sweet
– The Hula Doll Affair (1967) … Simon Sweet
 
1966 The Lucy Show (TV series)
Peter Shannon
– Lucy and the Soap Opera (1966) … Peter Shannon
 
1965 Who Killed Teddy Bear
Lt. Dave Madden
 
1965 Burke's Law (TV series)
Dr. Abernathy
– Who Killed Mother Goose? (1965) … Dr. Abernathy
 
1964 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Jan Murray
– In This Corner, Jan Murray (1964) … Jan Murray
 
1961 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Kenny Hallerton
– A Million Dollar Property (1961) … Kenny Hallerton
 
1961 Zane Grey Theater (TV series)
Cletis Madden
– The Empty Shell (1961) … Cletis Madden
 
1956 Treasure Hunt (TV series)
Host (1956-1959)
 
1956 The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (TV series)
Lindsey
– The Jameson Case (1956) … Lindsey
 
1955 Jan Murray Time (TV series)
Host
 
1952 Meet Your Match (TV series)
Host
 
1951 Go Lucky (TV series)
Host
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2007 Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills (documentary) (source: photographs)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1973 The New Treasure Hunt (TV series) (creator)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2007 Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills (documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (58 titles)
2007 Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills (documentary)
Himself
 
1989 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 June 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1986 But Seriously, Folks (TV short)
Himself
 
1982 The Fall Guy (TV series)
Himself
– Scavenger Hunt (1982) … Himself
 
1966-1980 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Center Square / Center Square
– Episode dated 5 May 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 January 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 January 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 December 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 June 1975 (1975) … Himself
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1978 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The People's Command Performance (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 The Cross-Wits (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 November 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Break the Bank (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.28 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.25 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.21 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Joys (TV special)
Himself
 
1976 The Second Annual Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 Word Grabbers (TV movie)
Himself (2nd pilot)
 
1973-1975 Celebrity Bowling (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 September 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 September 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1975 Celebrity Sweepstakes (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 July 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 June 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Magnificent Marble Machine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 July 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (TV movie)
Himself
 
1975 Don Adams' Screen Test (TV series)
– Phantom of the Opera/Captain Blood (1975)
 
1974 All-Star Baffle (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 March 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1963-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 3 September 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 March 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 December 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
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1972 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Don Rickles (1972) … Himself
 
1971 Can You Top This (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 June 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 The Movie Game (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 April 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 It Takes Two (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 February 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1967-1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest Host / Himself - Host
– Episode #4.65 (1969) … Himself - Host
– Episode #4.63 (1969) … Himself - Host
– Episode #4.33 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #4.6 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #3.230 (1969) … Himself - Guest Host
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1969 The Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Himself
– Friars Club Roast of Milton Berle (1969) … Himself
 
1968-1969 Funny You Should Ask (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 1969 (1969) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 May 1969 (1969) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 May 1969 (1969) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 December 1968 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1968) … Himself
 
1969 The Don Rickles Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.17 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.11 (1969) … Himself
 
1966 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 November 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
1966 The Milton Berle Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1966) … Himself
 
1966 Chain Letter (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode dated 12 September 1966 (1966) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.1 (1966) … Himself - Host
 
1966 The Face Is Familiar (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 August 1966 (1966) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 July 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
1965-1966 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #3.25 (1966) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #2.21 (1965) … Himself - Comedian
 
1966 Hollywood Talent Scouts (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 February 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
1965 I'll Bet (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 August 1965 (1965) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 August 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 ABC's Nightlife (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 June 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1964 That Regis Philbin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.35 (1964) … Himself
– Episode #1.31 (1964) … Himself
 
1964 The Celebrity Game (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 September 1964 (1964) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 September 1964 (1964) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 August 1964 (1964) … Himself
 
1964 You Don't Say (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1964 (1964) … Himself
 
1964 The Defenders (TV series)
Himself
– Die Laughing (1964) … Himself
 
1951-1963 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself - Comedian / Himself / Himself - Singer
– Episode #17.10 (1963) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #16.23 (1963) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #15.24 (1962) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #13.43 (1960) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #13.20 (1960) … Himself - Comedian
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1962 The Tonight Show (TV series)
Guest Host
 
1962 Car 54, Where Are You? (TV series)
Himself
– Boom, Boom, Boom (1962) … Himself
 
1961 Here's Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 May 1961 (1961) … Himself
 
1960 Charge Account (TV series)
Host (1960-1962)
 
1960 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.9 (1960) … Himself
 
1960 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #5.23 (1960) … Himself - Comedian
 
1957 The Jerry Lewis Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
1956 The Vic Damone Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 July 1956 (1956) … Himself
 
1956 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Milton Berle (1956) … Himself
 
1948-1955 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Himself - Comedian / Himself - Guest Host
– Episode #8.4 (1955) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode #3.3 (1950) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #2.34 (1950) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode #1.26 (1948) … Himself - Comedian
 
1955 Dollar a Second (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode dated 28 January 1955 (1955) … Himself - Host (credit only)
 
1953 Your Big Moment (TV series)
Host
 
1952 All Star Summer Revue (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.6 (1952) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.3 (1952) … Himself - Host
 
1950 Sing It Again (TV series)
Himself/Host (1951)
 
1951 The James Melton Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1951) … Himself
 
1950 Showtime, U.S.A. (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1950) … Himself
 
1950 Songs for Sale (TV series)
Host (July 1950-February 1951)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1967 Lionpower from MGM (short)
Rudolph Koffman/Hans Leitel (uncredited)
 

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Was a semi-regular on "The Hollywood Squares" from 1968 to 1973. See more »

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Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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There's no medicine like being on stage hearing people laugh. See more »

Trivia:

Performed in Israel to raise funds for Hebrew University. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra