F. Murray Abraham

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Characters played by F. Murray Abraham

C.W. Longbottom — Mythic Quest (2020)

Holds the position of head writer for Mythic Quest during the first two seasons, responsible for crafting the game's narrative and storyline elements.

Omar — Scarface (1983)

Frank Lopez's ambitious right-hand man who initially oversees Tony's early drug purchases. He accompanies Tony to Bolivia but is frustrated by Tony's independent negotiations. He is later revealed by Alejandro Sosa to be a police informant, resulting in his execution by hanging from a helicopter as a warning to Tony.

Mr. Moustafa — The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

The elderly proprietor of the Grand Budapest Hotel in 1968, recounting his past as a lobby boy and his adventures with Gustave to a visiting writer. He eventually inherits Madame D.'s fortune and marries Agatha.

Grimmel — How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Infamous dragon hunter and antagonist who nearly destroys the Night Fury population. He attacks Berk, traps the riders, captures Toothless and the Light Fury, and exploits Toothless's alpha status to threaten the dragons. He is defeated by Hiccup and Toothless before falling into the ocean.

Dr. Carl Winters — Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)

Psychiatrist or doctor treating trauma from supernatural events.

Cyrus — Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Cyrus is a ghost hunter who leads the spirit-capture mission and later leaves his mansion to Arthur. Although believed dead, he has secretly survived and engineered the supernatural machine with Kalina. He attempts to use the children and the spirits for his plan, but the freed spirits seize him and destroy him.

Bernardo Gui — The Name of the Rose (1986)

A zealous Inquisitor summoned for the conference. He aggressively pursues heresy charges, tortures suspects into false confessions, clashes with William over investigative methods, and is killed by peasants who throw his wagon off a cliff during the library chaos.

Antonio Salieri — Amadeus (1984)

A court composer who becomes consumed by jealousy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s superior talent. He renounces God, vows revenge, sabotages Mozart’s operas, commissions a Requiem under false pretenses, and plans to claim it as his own. In 1823, he confesses that he believes he caused Mozart’s death and declares himself the patron saint of mediocrities.

John Practice — Last Action Hero (1993)

John Practice is introduced as Jack Slater's friend, but Danny correctly suspects him of being untrustworthy. Practice secretly works for Tony Vivaldi and obstructs Slater and Danny while they try to stop the lethal gas attack. His betrayal confirms Danny's warnings before Whiskers kills him.

Cardinal — Robin Hood (2018)

A corrupt church official who manipulates the war effort to drain England's wealth and eliminate the king's power. He orchestrates the Sheriff's regime and later recruits the vengeful Will to become the new Sheriff, ensuring the church's continued control over Nottingham.

Ad'har Ru'afo — Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Son'a leader seeking rejuvenation, antagonist in Insurrection.

Robert Crawford — Finding Forrester (2000)

Robert Crawford is a professor at Mailor-Callow who becomes suspicious of Jamal Wallace's rapid improvement and accuses him of plagiarism. He pressures Jamal to write under supervision, challenges him before the school board, and continues opposing him even after William Forrester confirms that Jamal had permission to use the material.

Career Overview

F. Murray Abraham has 156 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Maneater with 2 titles. Signature works include The Grand Budapest Hotel, Beauty and the Beast, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. 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
156
Birth Date
1939-10-24
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q181936), public domain (CC0).