Jonathan Murphy (actor)

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Jonathan Murphy
Born
Jonathan Michael Murphy

(1981-08-03) August 3, 1981 (age 44)
Occupation(s) Film, television actor

Jonathan Michael Murphy (born August 3, 1981) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

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Early life and education

Born and raised in Arlington, Texas, Murphy began acting in high school theater productions before moving on to community theater after graduating from Texas Christian University.

Career

Murphy appeared in the ABC television series October Road as Ronnie Garrett and joined the cast of the ABC Family series Wildfire as Calvin Handley in season four. Murphy was cast as Chris Skelton in the short-lived American version of Life On Mars opposite Harvey Keitel and Jason O'Mara. He also appeared in a season three episode of Ghost Whisperer (3x15).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Scarecrow Slayer Jobin
2006 Mini's First Time Jason
2008Broken WindowsNate
2009 Ready or Not Dean
2019Animal Among UsThe Reporter

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 The Bold and the Beautiful Messenger2 episodes
2003 American Dreams StudentEpisode: "Crossing the Line"
2003 Without a Trace Ethan SawyerEpisode: "Sons and Daughters"
2004The Trail to Hope RoseJack LesterTelevision film
2004 Judging Amy Martin CarrollEpisode: "Legacy"
2005 Crossing Jordan Joey CampbellEpisode: "Embraceable You"
2005 The Comeback Kevin the P.A.Episode: "Valerie Saves the Show"
2005 Cold Case AngusEpisode: "Bad Night"
2007–2008 October Road Ronnie Garrett18 episodes
2008 Ghost Whisperer Toby BatesEpisode: "Horror Show"
2008 Wildfire Calvin Handley5 episodes
2008–2009 Life on Mars Chris Skelton 17 episodes
2010 House Cotter MacklinEpisode: "The Choice"
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Ian BruckhurstEpisode: "Paper Soldiers"
2016