Joel Murray

Biography

Joel is a versatile writer-director-actor. The youngest of the nine Murrays is a veteran of over 250 sit-com episodes. He has been a series regular on the comedies Grand, Pacific Station, Love and War, Dharma and Greg and Still Standing. He has also recurred on the series Mike and Molly, My Boys and Two and a Half Men. Brother of Bill Murray, John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray.

Career Overview

Joel Murray has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Hatchet Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Monsters University, Dharma & Greg, God Bless America. 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 00:00:00

Birth Place

Wilmette, Illinois, USA

Known For

• 

  Monsters University
• 

  Dharma & Greg
• 

  God Bless America
• 

  Mr. Pig
• Killing Chuck
• The Big Game

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Hatchet Collection (2 titles)
• Monsters Inc (1 titles)
• Monsters, Inc. Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Christopher Allen Nelson (2 collaborations)
• Billy Crystal (1 collaborations)
• John Goodman (1 collaborations)
• Steve Buscemi (1 collaborations)
• Helen Mirren (1 collaborations)
• Peter Sohn (1 collaborations)
• Sean Hayes (1 collaborations)
• Dave Foley (1 collaborations)
• Charlie Day (1 collaborations)
• Alfred Molina (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (61 credits)

  • Killing Chuck

    Chuck

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Big Game

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Merry Good Enough

    George

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Gorditx

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Unbound

    Commander Young

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Monuments

    Steven Lesca

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Holiday Hell

    Chris

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Bob Hearts Abishola

    - Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity (2023) ... Max Wheeler actor actors

    - Bibles to Brothels (2022) ... Max Wheeler actor actors
    2019
  • The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Conners

    - Bridge Over Troubled Conners (2020) ... Jim actor actors
    2018
  • Lodge 49

    - The Slide (2019) ... actor actors
    2018
  • The Bill Murray Experience

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Last Word

    Joe Mueller

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • American Gods

    - The Bone Orchard (2017) ... Paunch actor actors
    2017
  • Killing Reagan

    Edwin Meese

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Mr. Pig

    Gringo

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Sophie and the Rising Sun

    Sheriff Cooper

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Lamb

    Wilson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Bloodsucking Bastards

    Ted

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • 7 Minutes

    Uncle Pete

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Party Central

    Don (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Merkin Penal

    Calloway

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Chicago P.D.

    - Born Screaming (2026) ... Commander Mark Devlin actor actors

    - Impulse Control (2025) ... Commander Mark Devlin actor actors

    - Miami (2025) ... Commander Mark Devlin actor actors

    - Consequences (2025) ... Commander Mark Devlin actor actors
    2014
  • The Leftovers

    - Don't Be Ridiculous (2017) ... George Brevity actor actors

    - Lens (2015) ... George Brevity actor actors
    2014
  • Jobs

    Computer Professor

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Monsters University

    Don (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Lay the Favorite

    Darren

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • God Bless America

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Artist

    Policeman Fire

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - Father Frank, Full of Grace (2011) ... Eddie Jackson actor actors

    - Daddyz Girl (2011) ... Eddie Jackson actor actors

    - Nana Gallagher Had an Affair (2011) ... Eddie Jackson actor actors

    - But at Last Came a Knock (2011) ... Eddie Jackson actor actors

    - Killer Carl (2011) ... Eddie Jackson actor actors
    2011
  • Hatchet II

    Doug Shapiro

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Mike & Molly

    - Cops on the Rocks (2016) ... Dr. Jeffries actor actors

    - Pie Fight (2015) ... Dr. Jeffries actor actors
    2010
  • Mending Fences

    Sam Bridgewater

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Tiffany Problem

    Mr. Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Big Bang Theory

    - The Recollection Dissipation (2017) ... Doug actor actors
    2007
  • Mad Men

    - The Monolith (2014) ... Fred Rumsen actor actors

    - Time Zones (2014) ... Fred Rumsen actor actors

    - The Other Woman (2012) ... Fred Rumsen actor actors

    - Chinese Wall (2010) ... Fred Rumsen actor actors

    - The Rejected (2010) ... Fred Rumsen actor actors
    2007
  • Hatchet

    Doug Shapiro

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Beautiful Dreamer (2018) ... Agent Martin Fields actor actors
    2005
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    - Frank's Back in Business (2012) ... Andrew Kane actor actors
    2005
  • Nobody Knows Anything!

    Robber #1

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Two and a Half Men

    - Welcome to Alancrest (2013) ... Nick actor actors

    - Give Santa a Tail-Hole (2012) ... Nick actor actors

    - Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt (2011) ... Doug actor actors

    - Baseball Was Better with Steroids (2009) ... Petey actor actors

    - Mr. McGlue's Feedbag (2007) ... Petey actor actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - One Small Step (2008) ... Bobby Kent (2008) actor actors
    2003
  • A Baby Blues Christmas Special

    Carl Bitterman (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - No Good Deed (2012) ... George Olsen actor actors
    2002
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - Namaste (2017) ... Bus Driver #1 actor actors
    2000
  • Malcolm in the Middle

    - Hal's Friend (2003) ... Larry actor actors
    2000
  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

    - Dirty Work (2000) ... Professor Triffid (voice) actor actors

    - Little Secrets (2000) ... Triffid (voice) actor actors
    2000
  • The Thin Pink Line

    Bartender

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Dharma & Greg

    Pete Cavanaugh

    actor

    actors

    - The Mamas and the Papas (a.k.a. Finale) (2) (2002) ... Pete Cavanaugh actor actors

    - The Mamas and the Papas (a.k.a. Finale) (1) (2002) ... Pete Cavanaugh actor actors

    - Tuesday's Child (2002) ... Pete Cavanaugh actor actors

    - The Parent Trap (2002) ... Pete Cavanaugh actor actors

    - The Tooth Is Out There (2002) ... Pete Cavanaugh actor actors
    1997
  • The Cable Guy

    Basketball Player

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Encino Woman

    Mr. Jones

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Nanny

    - The Fifth Wheel (1997) ... Val's Date actor actors
    1993
  • Only You

    Bert

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Prom

    Treatment Booth Attendant

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Shakes the Clown

    Milkman

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Blossom

    - House Guests (1992) ... actor actors
    1990
  • Elvis Stories

    Shopping Elvis / Paul

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Scrooged

    Guest

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Long Gone

    Bart Polanski

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • One Crazy Summer

    George Calamari

    actor

    actors
    1986

• directing (6 credits)

  • 2 Broke Girls

    - And The Booth Babes (2016) ... director directing
    2011
  • Last Man Standing

    - Sinkhole (2014) ... director directing
    2011
  • Mike & Molly

    - Near Death Do Us Part (2015) ... director directing
    2010
  • The Big Bang Theory

    - The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization (2008) ... director directing
    2007
  • The One About the Nun and the Priest

    director

    directing
    2006
  • Dharma & Greg

    - Tuesday's Child (2002) ... director directing

    - Near-Death of a Salesman (2002) ... director directing

    - Papa Was Almost a Rolling Stone (2001) ... director directing

    - The End of the Innocence (2) (2001) ... director directing

    - Kitty Dearest (2001) ... director directing
    1997