James Murray

Biography

James Stephen "Murr" Murray is a comedian, actor and author, most known for his work with the group The Tenderloins, and as one of the main stars of Impractical Jokers.

Career Overview

James Murray has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Clerks with 1 titles. Signature works include Impractical Jokers, Impractical Jokers: Hollywood, Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes. 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: 35
Birth Date: 1976-05-01 00:00:00
Birth Place: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Clerks (1 titles)
Sharknado (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Sal Vulcano (11 collaborations)
Brian Quinn (9 collaborations)
Joe Gatto (7 collaborations)
Chris Henchy (3 collaborations)
Andrew Hood (2 collaborations)
James Kilmoon (2 collaborations)
Rob Emmer (2 collaborations)
James P. Murray (2 collaborations)
Colin Liander (2 collaborations)
Kane Hodder (2 collaborations)

Credits

actors (22 credits)
- Don't Move
  D. Chiggins
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy
  Harry Johnson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- The Clerks 3 Documentary
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Clerks III
  Auditioner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Impractical Jokers: Shark Week Spectacular
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Impractical Jokers: The Movie
  James Murray
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Impractical Jokers: Hollywood
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Impractical Jokers: The Staten Island Holiday Spectacular
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
  Eastwood
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Christmas Time
  Dr. Murphy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Trolling for Friends (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Off the Wheels (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Lactose Intolerables (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Thanks for Nothing (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Hung In There (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  2016
- MacGyver
  
  - Mac + Desi + Riley + Aubrey (2020) ... Maître d’ actor actors
  
  2016
- Impractical Jokers: Live Punishment Special
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- 12 Monkeys
  
  - Bodies of Water (2016) ... Desk Clerk actor actors
  
  2015
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - Matthew Broderick, John Cena, Impractical Jokers (2015) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Jeffrey Tambor, Retta, Impractical Jokers (2014) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- The Craig Murray Incident
  James Murray
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Impractical Jokers
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Episode 1 (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Happily Never After (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Let's Get Crackin' (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - A Tight Spot (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - The Founding Joker (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  2011
- Bones
  
  - The Senator in the Street Sweeper (2015) ... Murray actor actors
  
  2005
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Billy Crystal, The Tenderloins, Kelsea Ballerini (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- Mayday
  
  - Collision Course (2005) ... Steward actor actors
  
  2003
- Damned!
  Judas
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Private Parts
  Student (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
writing (4 credits)
- Don't Move
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Impractical Jokers: The Movie
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020
- Impractical Jokers
  
  - Supercuts (2012) ... original concept writing
  
  - Pick a Loser (2012) ... original concept writing
  
  - Theater del Absurdo (2012) ... original concept writing
  
  - Charity Case (2012) ... original concept writing
  
  - Bellydancer (2012) ... original concept writing
  
  2011
- Damned!
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1998
production (6 credits)
- Don't Move
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Impractical Jokers: The Movie
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- Impractical Jokers: The Staten Island Holiday Spectacular
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
- Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes
  
  - Roy Wood Jr. (2024) ... producer production
  
  - Joey Fatone (2024) ... producer production
  
  - Harvey Guillen (2024) ... producer production
  
  - Micheal Ian Black (2024) ... producer production
  
  - Alf (2024) ... producer production
  
  2016
- Impractical Jokers
  
  - Supercuts (2012) ... executive producer production
  
  - Pick a Loser (2012) ... executive producer production
  
  - Theater del Absurdo (2012) ... executive producer production
  
  - Charity Case (2012) ... executive producer production
  
  - Bellydancer (2012) ... executive producer production
  
  2011
- Subway
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2002
creators (1 credits)
- Impractical Jokers
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2011
editing (1 credits)
- Subway
  
  editor
  
  editing
  
  2002
directing (1 credits)
- Damned!
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1998