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George Murphy

actor and politician

Born: Died: American

George Lloyd Murphy (July 4, 1902 – May 3, 1992) was an American actor and politician. Murphy was a song-and-dance leading man in many big-budget Hollywood musicals from 1930 to 1952. He was the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1944 to 1946, and was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1951. Murphy served from 1965 to 1971 as U.S. Senator from California, the first notable American actor to be elected to statewide office in California, predating Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who each served two terms as governor. He is the only United States senator represented by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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American actor and politician

George Murphy's Historical Timeline

  1. American actor George Murphy (24) weds ballroom dancing partner Juliette Henkel, until her death in 1973

    American actor George Murphy (24) weds ballroom dancing partner Juliette Henkel, until her death in 1973

  2. George Murphy dies

    George Murphy, American actor and politician, known for american actor and politician, died on 1992-05-03. George Lloyd Murphy (July 4, 1902 – May 3, 1992) was an American actor and politician.

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When was George Murphy born?
George Murphy was born on 1902-05-03 (American).
What is George Murphy known for?
American actor and politician
What historical events involved George Murphy?
George Murphy was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including American actor George Murphy (24) weds ballroom dancing partner Juliette Henkel, until her death in 1973, George Murphy dies.
When did George Murphy die?
George Murphy died on 1992-01-01.

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