Stephen Murray

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Characters played by Stephen Murray

Dr Brent — The Magnet (1950)

Psychologist father navigating his son's mischievous adventures and moral dilemmas.

Father Crompton — The End of the Affair (1955)

A Catholic priest to whom Sarah Miles confesses her spiritual crisis and asks what God wants with her. He provides a listening ear during her period of intense religious guilt and devotion.

Uncle Henry — London Belongs to Me (1948)

Mr. Josser's staunchly socialist uncle. He assists the neighbors in rallying to Percy Boon's defense and helps organize the collection of thousands of petition signatures to secure a reprieve.

Zebediah Crowther — The Master of Bankdam (1947)

Zebediah is Simeon Crowther Sr.'s son and Joshua's brother, and helps manage Bankdam, often opposing Joshua. After Joshua dies in a mill collapse partly blamed on him, Zebediah is diagnosed with a rare heart condition and goes to Vienna for treatment, leaving his son Lancelot with power of attorney. Fatally ill, he returns, rebukes Lancelot, calms the angry crowd, and entrusts Bankdam to Simeon Jr.

Dr. Manette — A Tale of Two Cities (1958)

Dr. Manette is recovering from imprisonment and hopes to resume his medical practice. His testimony reveals that he was confined in the Bastille after witnessing crimes by the Evremonde family. As Lucie’s father, he fears for Charles Darnay and later pleads with officials while prisoners are removed.

Lewis Carroll / The Knave of Hearts — Alice in Wonderland (1949)

Charles Dodgson tells the tale to Alice Liddell. Within the story, he portrays the Knave of Hearts, who steals the Queen's tarts, hides them in the woods, and stands trial where he admits to the theft.

Dr. Craig — My Brother Jonathan (1948)

Dr. Craig is the owner of a competing medical practice in Wednesford and the town's Health Officer. He deliberately mislays Jonathan's report on dangerous foundry conditions and joins the authorities opposing Jonathan. After being injured in a foundry fire, he is operated on and saved by Jonathan.

Career Overview

Stephen Murray has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work is anchored in the Ealing comedies universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Magnet, The Inquisitive Giant, Stargazy on Zummerdown. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1912-09-06
Birth Place
Partney, Lincolnshire, England, UK

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