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Jonathan Murphy | |
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| Born | Jonathan Michael Murphy August 3, 1981 |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television actor |
Jonathan Michael Murphy (born August 3, 1981) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter.
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.
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).
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Scarecrow Slayer | Jobin | |
| 2006 | Mini's First Time | Jason | |
| 2008 | Broken Windows | Nate | |
| 2009 | Ready or Not | Dean | |
| 2019 | Animal Among Us | The Reporter |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Messenger | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | American Dreams | Student | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
| 2003 | Without a Trace | Ethan Sawyer | Episode: "Sons and Daughters" |
| 2004 | The Trail to Hope Rose | Jack Lester | Television film |
| 2004 | Judging Amy | Martin Carroll | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 2005 | Crossing Jordan | Joey Campbell | Episode: "Embraceable You" |
| 2005 | The Comeback | Kevin the P.A. | Episode: "Valerie Saves the Show" |
| 2005 | Cold Case | Angus | Episode: "Bad Night" |
| 2007–2008 | October Road | Ronnie Garrett | 18 episodes |
| 2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Toby Bates | Episode: "Horror Show" |
| 2008 | Wildfire | Calvin Handley | 5 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Life on Mars | Chris Skelton | 17 episodes |
| 2010 | House | Cotter Macklin | Episode: "The Choice" |
| 2013 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Ian Bruckhurst | Episode: "Paper Soldiers" |
| 2016 | |||
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