Joel Murray

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Characters played by Joel Murray

Don — Monsters University (2013)

Large, tough monster and leader of the Roar Omega Theta fraternity.

Policeman Fire — The Artist (2011)

Policeman Fire is the nearby policeman who responds when George Valentin's house catches fire. George's dog attracts his attention, and the policeman rescues George after he is overcome by smoke while clutching a film canister. The rescue allows George to survive and later reconnect with Peppy Miller.

Frank — God Bless America (2012)

Frank is a middle-aged insurance salesman disillusioned with American popular culture and social behavior. After losing his job and mistakenly believing he has a terminal brain tumor, he begins killing people he considers morally repugnant, with Roxy joining him before the two make a final attack on American Superstarz.

Doug Shapiro — Hatchet (2006)

Misty's agent who splits from the group and is killed.

Doug Shapiro — Hatchet II (2010)

Agent for the models on the swamp tour, who is killed early by Victor while separated from the group.

Chris — Holiday Hell (2019)

Chris is a frustrated employee whose resentment grows after Tom receives the promotion he wanted. At home, his partner attacks his ambition, weight, and passivity, and during a drunken Christmas gathering, accumulated humiliation and workplace anger drive him toward a violent breaking point.

Ted — Bloodsucking Bastards (2015)

Branch president who promotes Max over Evan and secretly sanctions the vampire outbreak to boost productivity. He is killed by Max when the latter's betrayal and plans to murder him are revealed.

Wilson — Lamb (2015)

Wilson is David Lamb's boss. After David's father dies, Wilson offers condolences and insists that David take time away from work. His response acknowledges David's grief and gives David practical space before he retreats to his property in the country.

Shopping Elvis / Paul — Elvis Stories (1989)

Appears in a vignette that personifies the Elvis legend through a mundane setting, possibly portraying a lookalike or the living embodiment of the urban theory.

Steven Lesca — Monuments (2021)

Steven Lesca is the head of security at the Field Museum. After an incident results in Ted being banned for life, Steven approaches him after meeting Howl. Ted denies that Howl is his friend and says he came to admire the art, leaving the fate of Laura’s ashes unresolved.

Career Overview

Joel Murray has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Hatchet Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Dharma & Greg, Monsters University, The Artist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
67
Birth Date
1963-04-17
Birth Place
Wilmette, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1120939), public domain (CC0).