Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
May 8, 1912
Died
May 19, 1993 (81 years old)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Richard Murphy
Biography
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Known For
Writing
The Kidnapping of the President
Screenplay
1980
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Director, Screenplay
1960
The Last Angry Man
Adaptation
1959
Compulsion
Screenplay
1959
Broken Lance
Screenplay
1954
The Desert Rats
Writer
1953
Les Miserables
Writer
1952
The House on Telegraph Hill
Additional Writing
1951
Panic in the Streets
Screenplay
1950
Cry of the City
Screenplay
1948
Boomerang!
Screenplay
1947
X Marks the Spot
Screenplay
1942