Murphy is an Irish surname meaning "Sea Warrior".

Origins and variants

The surname is a variant of two Irish surnames: "Ó Murchadha"/"Ó Murchadh" (descendant of "Murchadh"), and "Mac Murchaidh"/" Mac Murchadh" (son of "Murchadh") derived from the Irish

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"Murchadh", which meant sea-warrior or sea-battler (''muir'' meaning sea and ''cath'' meaning battle). According to historian C. Thomas Cairney, the O'Murphys were one of the chiefly families of the

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who in turn were a tribe from the

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who were the third wave of

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to settle in

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during the first century BC. The O'Murphys as one of the chiefly families of the Uí Ceinnselaig is supported by

John O'Hart John O'Hart (; 1824–1902) was an Irish historian and genealogist. He is noted for his work on ancient Irish lineage. He was born in Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland. A committed Roman Catholic and Irish nationalist, O'Hart had originally pl ...

in his 1892 ''Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of The Irish Nation''. Murchadh is reported to have been gripped with a boiling awful rage, an extreme elevation and greatness of spirit and intellect when he joined the middle of the action and prepared to assail the foreign invaders, the Danes, after they had repulsed the

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. A gallantry and championship bird rose inside him and fluttered above his head and on his breath. In modern Irish, "Ó Murchú" or Mac Murchú rather than Mac/Ó Murchadha", is used. "Murphy" is the most common surname in Ireland, the fourteenth most common surname in

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, and the sixty-fourth most common surname in the

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People with the surname

Men

Aaron Murphy Aaron Murphy is an English rugby league footballer who plays for Sheffield Eagles in the Championship, as a or . He previously played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. Background Murphy was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Career ...

(born 1988), English rugby league player *

Andrae Murphy Andrae Murphy (born April 11, 1986) is an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for Dean College from 2022 to 2024. He also coached for Everglades High School, J. P. Taravella High School, Massachusetts Maritime, Flo ...

(born 1986), American football player and coach * Anthony Murphy (cricketer) (born 1962), English cricketer *

Arthur Murphy (disambiguation) Arthur Murphy may refer to: *Arthur Murphy (writer) (1727–1805), pseudonym Charles Ranger, Irish writer * Arthur Murphy (broadcaster) (1928–2019), Irish television and radio broadcaster * Arthur Edward Murphy (1901–1962), American philosopher ...

, multiple people *

Audie Murphy Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, and has been described as the most highly decorated enli ...

(1925–1971), American war hero and actor * Austin J. Murphy (1927–2024), American politician *

Barnes Murphy Barnes Murphy (born in Sligo, Ireland), is a former Gaelic football Gaelic football (; short name '')'', commonly known as simply Gaelic, GAA, or football, is an Irish team sport. A form of football, it is played between two teams of 15 pla ...

(born 1947), Irish Gaelic footballer *

Ben Murphy Ben Murphy (born March 6, 1942) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Kid Curry in the ABC television series '' Alias Smith and Jones''. Early life Murphy was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Benjamin R. Castleberry and Nadi ...

(born 1942), American actor * Benjamin Franklin Murphy (1867–1938), American politician *

Bos Murphy Richard Boswell "Bos" Murphy (14 February 1924 – 9 November 2000) was a New Zealand professional welter/middle/light heavyweight boxer of the 1940s and 1950s who won the New Zealand Boxing Association welterweight title, Australasian welterwe ...

(1924–2000), New Zealand boxer *

Brian Murphy (disambiguation) Brian Murphy may refer to: Sportspeople * Brian Murphy (Jamaican cricketer) (born 1973), Jamaican cricketer * Brian Murphy (Zimbabwean cricketer) (born 1976), Zimbabwean cricketer * Brian Murphy (baseball) (born 1980), American head baseball coach ...

, multiple people *

Buddy Murphy Matthew Adams (born 26 September 1988) is an Australian professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Buddy Matthews and is a member of the stable Hounds of Hell. He is a former one-time AEW World Trios C ...

, Australian professional wrestler *

Byron Murphy Byron Murphy Jr. (born January 18, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Early life Murphy attended Saguar ...

(born 1998), American football player * Byron Murphy II (born 2002), American football player * Caleb Murphy (born 1999), American football player *

Calvin Murphy Calvin Jerome Murphy (born May 9, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player who after a prolific collegiate career at Niagara, where he averaged 33.1 points per game over his three years, played in the National Basketball Associ ...

(born 1948), American basketball player * Carl Murphy (born 1979), New Zealand snowboarder * Carl J. Murphy (1889–1967), American journalist, publisher, civil rights activist, and educator * Charles Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Chris Murphy Christopher Scott Murphy (born August 3, 1973) is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as the junior United States senator from the state of Connecticut since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the U ...

(born 1973), American politician *

Ciarán Murphy Ciarán Patrick Murphy (born 30 May 1940) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who was a Teachta Dála (TD) for Wicklow from 1973 to 1982. A secondary school teacher before entering politics, Murphy was elected to Dáil Éireann on his f ...

, Irish politician *

Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy ( ; born 25 May 1976) is an Irish actor. His works encompass both stage and screen, and his accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He made his professional debut in Enda Walsh's 1996 pl ...

(born 1976), Irish actor * Colin Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Colm Murphy Colm Murphy (18 August 1952 – 18 April 2023) was an Irish republican who was the first person to be convicted in connection with the Omagh bombing, but whose conviction was overturned on appeal.

(1952–2023), Irish alleged suspect in the Omagh bombing * Connor Murphy (born 1993), American ice hockey player *

Conor Murphy Conor Terence Murphy (born 10 July 1963) is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, who has served as a senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel since January 2025. He previously served as Minister for the Economy of Northern Ireland from 2024 ...

, Sinn Féin politician in Northern Ireland *

Dale Murphy Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956) is an American former professional baseball player. During an 18-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to , he played as an outfielder, catcher, and first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, Philade ...

(born 1956), American retired baseball player *

Dale D. Murphy Dale D. Murphy is a professor in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He teaches international relations, international business, international economics, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility in the Lan ...

, professor at Georgetown University * Daniel Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Darren Murphy (born 1985), Irish footballer * Darren Murphy (Australian rules footballer) (born 1964) * Darren Murphy (1961–2012), bassist with the British punk rock/post-punk band Wasted Youth * Daryl Murphy, Irish football player * David Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Derek Murphy (born 1968), American rapper better known as

Sadat X Derek W. Murphy (born December 29, 1968), better known as Sadat X, is an American rapper, best known as a member of alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar ...

Dick Murphy Richard M. Murphy (born December 16, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 33rd mayor of San Diego from 2000 to 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. Early life and education Murphy was born in 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois. ...

(born 1942), American retired Republican politician * Donald E. Murphy (born 1960), American Republican politician * Donnie Murphy (born 1983), American baseball player * Eddie Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Edward Murphy (disambiguation) Edward, Ed, Ned, or Ted Murphy may refer to: Military *Edward F. Murphy (died 1908), U.S. Army corporal, List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars, Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Indian Wars in 1879 *Edward Murphy (Me ...

, multiple people *

Elliott Murphy Elliott James Murphy (born March 16, 1949) is an American rock singer-songwriter, novelist, record producer, and journalist. Biography Elliott Murphy was born in Rockville Centre, New York, grew up in Garden City, Long Island and began playi ...

(born 1949), American singer/songwriter * Erik Murphy (born 1990), American–Finnish basketball player * Everett J. Murphy (1852–1922), politician *

Francis Murphy (disambiguation) Francis Murphy may refer to: *Francis Murphy (bishop) (1795–1858), Irish-born bishop in Australia * Francis Murphy (Australian politician) (1809–1891), Australian politician and pastoralist * Francis Murphy (diver) (1928–2012), Australian Oly ...

, multiple people *

Frank Murphy (disambiguation) Frank Murphy (1890–1949) was a governor of Michigan and later justice of the United States Supreme Court. Frank Murphy may also refer to: Arts and entertainment *Frank Murphy (architect) (1916–1993), Irish architect *Frank Murphy (radio person ...

, multiple people * Fred Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Gary Murphy (1972), Irish professional golfer * Gary Murphy (1948), New Zealand cricketer *

Geoff Murphy Geoffrey Peter Murphy (12 October 1938 – 3 December 2018) was a New Zealand filmmaker, producer, director, and screenwriter best known for his work during the renaissance of New Zealand cinema that began in the second half of the 1970s. His ...

(1938–2018), New Zealand filmmaker * Geoffrey Mostyn Murphy (1922–2011), Australian boxer, better known as Tommy Burns *

George Murphy 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 ...

(1902–1992), American dancer, actor, and Republican Senator * Gerard Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gerry Murphy (disambiguation) Gerry Murphy may refer to: *Gerry Murphy (poet) (born 1952), Irish poet *Gerry Murphy (football manager) (1943–2025), Irish caretaker manager of Huddersfield Town F.C. *Gerry Murphy (rugby union, born 1926) (1926–2014), rugby union player from ...

, multiple people * Glen Murphy (1957), British actor *

Grayson Murphy (disambiguation) Grayson Murphy may refer to: * Grayson M. P. Murphy (1878–1937), American banker and company director * Grayson Murphy (runner) (born 1995), American mountain runner * Grayson Murphy (basketball) (born 1999), American basketball player * Grayson ...

, multiple people *

Harold Lloyd Murphy Harold Loyd Murphy (March 31, 1927 – December 28, 2022) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Education and career Born in Haralson County, Georgia, on March 31, 1927, Mu ...

(1927–2022), American judge *

Henry Murphy (disambiguation) Henry Murphy may refer to: * Henry A. Murphy (1867–1936), English-American businessman and politician * Henry C. Murphy (1810–1882), American politician * Henry Murphy (architect) (1857–1954), American architect who was hired by Chiang Kai-sh ...

, multiple people *

Isaac Murphy Isaac Murphy (October 16, 1799 or 1802 – September 8, 1882)Every Arkansas reference says that he was born in 1799; most other sources, including genealogical studies, say he was born in 1802. was a native of Pennsylvania, a teacher and law ...

(1802–1882), Republican Governor of Arkansas *

Isaac Burns Murphy Isaac Burns Murphy (January 6, 1861 – February 16, 1896) was an American Hall of Fame jockey, considered one of the greatest riders in American Thoroughbred horse racing history. He won three runnings of the Kentucky Derby and was the first joc ...

(1861–1896), American Hall-of-Fame jockey * Isaiah Murphy, a.k.a. Shinsaku Enomoto, (born 1998), Japanese basketball player *

Jack Murphy (disambiguation) Jack Murphy may refer to: Politics *Jack Murphy (Irish politician) (1920–1984), Irish republican and independent politician *Jack M. Murphy (1925–1984), lieutenant governor of Idaho *Jack Murphy (Communist) (1888–1965), British Communist Par ...

, multiple people *

Jacob Murphy Jacob Kai Murphy (born 24 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Newcastle United. Murphy made his first-team debut for Norwich City in an FA Cup match against Fulham in January ...

(born 1995), English footballer *

James Murphy (disambiguation) James Murphy may refer to: The arts * James Murphy (Irish novelist) (1839–1921) * James Cavanah Murphy (1760–1814), Irish architect and antiquary * James Vincent Murphy (1880–1946), translated Hitler's ''Mein Kampf'' into English * James Mu ...

, multiple people, people named James or Jimmy * Jim Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

John Murphy (disambiguation) John Murphy may refer to: Arts and entertainment *John Francis Murphy (1853–1921), American landscape painter * John Murphy (fiddler) (1875–1955), Irish fiddle player *John Cullen Murphy (1919–2004), American illustrator * John Murphy (play ...

, multiple people *

Joseph Murphy (disambiguation) Joseph Murphy may refer to: Politicians *Joseph Murphy (Irish politician), Irish independent politician who represented Dublin County, 1927–32 *Joseph Richard Murphy (1880–1944), Canadian politician *Joseph Warner Murphy (1892–1977), Canadian ...

, multiple people * Josh Murphy (born 1995), English footballer * Kevin Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Kieran Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Lambert Murphy Harry Lambert Murphy (1 April 15, 1885 – July 25, 1954) was an American operatic tenor. Biography He was born as Harry Lambert Murphy in Springfield, Massachusetts on 15 April 1885. While pursuing an academic course at Harvard University, he ...

(1885–?), American operatic tenor * Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. (born 1974), American singer, winner of season 6 of ''America's Got Talent'' * Larry Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Lawrence Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Lionel Murphy Lionel Keith Murphy QC (30 August 1922 – 21 October 1986) was an Australian politician, barrister, and judge. He was a Senator for New South Wales from 1962 to 1975, serving as Attorney-General in the Whitlam government, and then sat on the ...

(1922–1986), Australian politician and jurist * Loren E. Murphy (1882–1963), American jurist *

Marc Murphy (footballer) Marc Murphy (born 19 July 1987) is a retired Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited with the first overall selection in the 2005 AFL draft and served as t ...

(born 1987), Australian rules footballer *

Mark Murphy (disambiguation) Mark Murphy may refer to: Sports *Mark Murphy (American football executive) (born 1955), American football executive, former player at defensive back for the Washington Redskins * Mark Murphy (ice hockey) (born 1976), American ice hockey player who ...

, multiple people *

Martin Murphy (disambiguation) Martin Murphy may refer to: *Martin Murphy (civil engineer) (1832–1926), Irish-born Canadian civil engineer *Martin Murphy (rugby league), English rugby league footballer of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s *Martin Murphy (politician) (1862–1919), Ir ...

, multiple people *

Matt Murphy (disambiguation) Matthew Murphy (born 1984) is an English musician. Matthew Murphy may also refer to: Music and theater *Matt "Guitar" Murphy (1929–2018), American blues guitarist *Matt Murphy (Canadian musician), Canadian musician and actor *Matty Murphy, Engli ...

, multiple people *

Maurice Murphy (actor) Maurice Murphy (October 3, 1913 – November 23, 1978) was an American film actor.Pitts, p.177. Initially a child actor, he graduated to playing older roles, often in action films. His brother Jack Murphy also became an actor. Early film appea ...

(1913–1978), American actor *

Michael Murphy (disambiguation) Michael, Mick, or Mike Murphy may refer to: Artists and entertainers * Michael Murphy (actor) (born 1938), American actor * Michael Murphy (Canadian actor) (born 1996), Canadian actor best known for the role of "Sam Foster" in the sitcom ''Life w ...

, multiple people, people named Michael, Mick or Mike *

Mickey Murphy Michael "Mickey" Murphy (born 28 October 1985) is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Galbally Pearses club. He has one All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal, won in 2005. From Galbally, County Tyrone, Murphy had a successful run i ...

(born 1985), Gaelic footballer * Miles Murphy (born 1967), Australian sprinter *

Myles Murphy (disambiguation) Myles Murphy may refer to: * Myles Murphy (painter) (1927–2016), English painter * Myles Murphy (American football) (born 2002), American football player See also * Miles Murphy (born 1967), Australian sprinter {{human name disambiguation ...

, multiple people * Nicholas Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Nick Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people *

Oakes Murphy Nathan Oakes Murphy (October 14, 1849 – August 22, 1908) was the tenth and fourteenth Governor of Arizona Territory. As well as the territory's delegate to the House of Representatives. Born in Jefferson, Maine to Benjamin F. Murphy and Lucy ...

(1849–1908), two-time Governor of Arizona Territory *

Pat Murphy (disambiguation) Pat Murphy may refer to: * Pat Murphy (writer) (born 1955), American science and science-fiction writer * Pat Murphy (sports journalist), British sports writer and radio broadcaster * Pat Murphy (catcher) (1857–1927), American baseball player ...

, multiple people *

Patricia Murphy (disambiguation) Patricia Murphy may refer to: * Patricia Murphy (restaurateur) (1905–1979), American restaurateur * Patricia Murphy (referee) (born 1981), Irish snooker and pool referee * Patricia Colleen Murphy, American poet and teacher See also * Pat Murp ...

, multiple people *

Patrick Murphy (disambiguation) Patrick Murphy may refer to: Politicians * Patrick Charles Murphy (1868–1925), Canadian Senator * Patrick Murphy (Irish politician) (1889–1968), Irish Fianna Fáil politician from Cork * Patrick Murphy (Pennsylvania politician) (born 1973), ...

, multiple people *

Paul Murphy (disambiguation) Paul Murphy may refer to: Sportspeople * Paul Murphy (English footballer) (born 1954), English football player for Workington * Paul Murphy (Derry Gaelic footballer) (born 1979), Irish Gaelic footballer * Paul Murphy (Kerry Gaelic footballer) (bor ...

, multiple people *

Peter Murphy (disambiguation) Peter Murphy may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Peter Murphy (broadcaster) (1923–2011), Irish radio and television broadcaster * Peter Murphy (musician) (born 1957), British musician with the band Bauhaus * Peter Murphy (artist) (born 1959), ...

, multiple people *

Phil Murphy (disambiguation) Phil Murphy Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957) is an American politician, diplomat, and financier serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he was electe ...

, multiple people, people named Phil, Philip or Phillip * Richard Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people, people named Richard, some nicknamed Dick *

Robert Murphy (disambiguation) Robert, Rob, Bob or Bobby Murphy may refer to: Sports Baseball *Bob Murphy (pitcher) (1866–1904), American baseball pitcher *Bob Murphy (sportscaster) (1924–2004), American sports announcer *Rob Murphy (born 1960), American retired baseball pl ...

, multiple people, people named Robert, Rob, Bob or Bobby *

Roger P. Murphy Roger P. Murphy (October 17, 1923 – July 11, 2009) was an American jurist and politician. Born in Lancaster, Wisconsin, Murphy graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from University of Wisconsin L ...

, American legislator and jurist * Ryan Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Scott Murphy, American entrepreneur and politician *

Scott Murphy (video game designer) Scott Murphy (born October 13, 1954) is an American video game designer, game programmer, programmer, and writer who developed several adventure games, mostly for Sierra On-Line. He is best known for creating the ''Space Quest'' series, mostly wi ...

, a programmer behind the ''Space Quest'' series *

Sean Murphy (disambiguation) Sean Murphy may refer to: Sports * Seán Óg Murphy (1897–1956), Irish hurler * Seán Murphy (hurler) (born 1947), Irish hurler * Seán Murphy (Gaelic footballer) (1932–2025), Irish Gaelic football player * Sean Murphy (footballer, born 199 ...

, multiple people * Sebastian Murphy (Captain, Founding Father of

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), b. circa 1696 *

Shaun Murphy (disambiguation) Shaun Murphy Shaun Peter Murphy (born 10 August 1982) is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Snooker Championship, 2005 World Championship and has completed the Triple Crown (snooker), Triple Crown. Nicknamed "The Ma ...

, multiple people *

Shawn Murphy (disambiguation) Shawn Murphy may refer to: * Shawn Murphy (politician) (born 1951), Canadian politician * Shawn Murphy (American football) (born 1982), American football player * Shawn Murphy (sound engineer) (born 1948), American sound engineer See also * Shau ...

, multiple people *

Stephen Murphy (disambiguation) Stephen, Steven or Steve Murphy may refer to: Artists, entertainers, journalists *Stephen Murphy (comics), American comic book writer *Stephen Murphy (lutemaker) (born 1942), lute maker located in Southern France * Stephen Kennedy Murphy, stage di ...

, multiple people *

Storm Murphy Storm Murphy (born January 3, 1999) is an American professional player for Medipolis SC Jena of the ProA. He played college basketball for the Wofford Terriers men's basketball, Wofford Terriers and the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball, Virgi ...

(born 1999), American basketball player * Sydney Murphy (born 1960), Vincentian retired cricketer *

Timothy Murphy (disambiguation) Timothy Murphy may refer to: Politics * Tim Murphy (American politician) (born 1952), American Republican Party politician from Pennsylvania * Tim Murphy (Canadian politician) (born 1959), Canadian politician * Timothy J. Murphy (1893–1949), I ...

, multiple people, people named Timothy or Tim * Thomas Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people, people named Thomas or Tom * Trent Murphy (2013), outside linebacker in the National Football League; played for the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills *

Troy Murphy Troy Brandon Murphy (born May 2, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Murphy was born in Morristown, New Jersey but grew up in Sparta Township. He a ...

, power forward for the Boston Celtics * Vincent B. Murphy, New York State Comptroller 1925–1926 * Vincent J. Murphy, Mayor of Newark 1941–1949 *

Wendell H. Murphy Wendell H. Murphy is a former North Carolina farmer, Democratic politician, and namesake of the Wendell H. Murphy Football Center. Early life Wendell H. Murphy was born in Rose Hill, North Carolina. In 1960, Murphy received a B.S. in agricultu ...

, American politician *

William Murphy (disambiguation) William, Bill or Billy Murphy may refer to: Arts and entertainment * William B. Murphy (1908–1970), American film editor * William Murphy (actor) (1921–1989), American actor * Bill Murphy (Irish actor) (born 1963), Irish actor, writer and prod ...

, multiple people, *

Yale Murphy William Henry Murphy (October 11, 1869 – February 14, 1906), nicknamed "Yale, "Tot", and "Midget", was an American professional baseball player and coach of college football, college basketball, and college baseball. He played as a shortstop, ...

(1869–1906), American baseball player * Yo Murphy (born 1971), American former football player

Women

* Ashling Murphy, Irish teacher; suspected of being murdered * Alexis Murphy, American murder victim * Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (born 1995), Irish rugby sevens and union player *

Annie Murphy Anne Frances Murphy (born December 19, 1986) is a Canadian actress. She rose to recognition for her starring role as Alexis Rose in the sitcom ''Schitt's Creek'' (2015–2020), for which she garnered acclaim and won a Primetime Emmy Award and a ...

(born 1986), Canadian actress *

Brittany Murphy Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (; November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) was an American actress and singer, known for her work in both comedy and drama. Born in Atlanta, Murphy moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue a career in a ...

(1977–2009), American actress * Camay Calloway Murphy (1927–2024), American educator *

Carolyn Murphy Carolyn Murphy (born August 11, 1974) is an American model. Career In 1998, Murphy was named VH1/''Vogue''s Model of the Year. She played Dubbie in Barry Levinson's film ''Liberty Heights''. She was one of the 'Modern Muses' on the November 1999 ...

(born 1975), American model * Claudia Quigley Murphy (1863–1941), American journalist, economic consultant, advisory counsel, author *

Dervla Murphy Dervla Murphy (28 November 1931 – 22 May 2022) was an Irish touring cyclist and author of adventure travel books, writing for more than 50 years. Murphy is best known for her 1965 book '' Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle'', about a ...

(1931–2022), travel writer * Diana E. Murphy (1934–2018), American judge *

Donna Murphy Donna Murphy (born March 7, 1959) is an American actress, best known for her work in musical theater. A five-time Tony Award nominee, she has twice won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical: for her role as Fosca in '' Passion'' (1994–1995) ...

(born 1958), American Tony Award-winning actress * Elizabeth B. Murphy (1917–1998), American journalist * Erin Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Gail C. Murphy, Canadian computer scientist *

Gillian Murphy Gillian Murphy ( ; born April 11, 1979) is a British-born American ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Early life and education Raised in Florence, South Carolina, Murphy was a member of Columbia City Balle ...

, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre * Jess Murphy, New Zealand-born chef based in Galway, Ireland * Julie Murphy (singer) (born 1961), Welsh singer * Julie Murphy (author), American novelist * Kelly Murphy (born 1977), American author and illustrator * Kelly Noonan Murphy (born 1974 or 1975), American politician *

Laura Murphy Laura M. Murphy is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district since October 2015. The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover P ...

, American politician * Laura W. Murphy (born 1955), American civil rights activist and lobbyist * Madeline Wheeler Murphy (1922–2007), American community advocate and civil rights activist *

Margaret Mary Healy Murphy Margaret Mary Jane Healy Murphy (May 4, 1833 - August 25, 1907) was an Irish–American Catholic religious sister and early civil rights activist. She was the founder of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate, the first order of siste ...

(1833–1907), American Catholic nun * Mary Murphy (disambiguation), multiple people * Maureen Murphy (ice hockey) (born 1999), American ice hockey player * Peta Murphy (1973–2023), Australian politician *

Róisín Murphy Róisín Marie Murphy ( , ; born 5 July 1973) is an Irish singer, songwriter and record producer who first became known in the 1990s as one half of the Pop music, pop duo Moloko alongside the English musician Mark Brydon. After the breakup of M ...

(born 1973), Irish electronica singer, songwriter, and producer *

Shaun Murphy (singer) Shaun Murphy (born May 6, 1948) is an American blues and R&B singer songwriter, best known for her powerhouse singing style. Sometimes credited as Stoney, her recording career started in 1971 with Motown Records. Career Murphy shared the stage ...

, a.k.a. ''Stoney'', American singer *

Stephanie Murphy Stephanie Murphy (born September 16, 1978) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 7th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated incumbent Republican John ...

, Vietnamese-American politician * Stephanie J. Murphy, American veterinary scientist *

Tammy Murphy Tammy Murphy (Maiden and married names, ''née'' Snyder; born August 5, 1965) is an American political figure and activist who has been the first lady of New Jersey since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, ...

(born 1965), American banker * Vashti Turley Murphy (1884–1960), American educator, community leader, and one of the founders of

Delta Sigma Theta Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. () is a List of African-American fraternities, historically African American Fraternities and sororities, sorority. The organization was founded by college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emp ...

* Yi Lu Murphey, American electrical engineer

Fictional characters

* Meg Murphy, the main character in the movie, '' Jinxed'' (2013) * Murphy Cooper, in the film '' Interstellar'' * Captain Ed Murphy, a character in the 1987 American buddy cop action movie ''

Lethal Weapon ''Lethal Weapon'' is a 1987 American action film directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black. It stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover alongside Gary Busey, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Mitchell Ryan. In ''Lethal Weapon'', a pai ...

'' * Captain Murphy from the Adult Swim animated series ''

Sealab 2021 ''Sealab 2021'' is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. Cartoon Network aired the show's first three episodes in December 2000 befor ...

'' * Alex James Murphy, the police officer who became ''

RoboCop ''RoboCop'' is a 1987 American Science fiction film, science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. The film stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen (actress), Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Dani ...

'' * Alexis "Lex" Murphy, in the film ''Jurassic Park'' * Frank, Sue, Bill, Kevin, and Maureen Murphy from the Netflix original ''

F Is for Family ''F Is for Family'' is an adult animated sitcom created by Bill Burr and Michael Price for Netflix. It was produced by Vince Vaughn's Wild West Television, King of France Productions, Loner Productions, Gaumont Television USA and Gaumont Anima ...

'' * "Bleeding Gums" Murphy, on the cartoon TV series ''The Simpsons'' * Bridey Murphy, historical character in a hypnotic regression case detailed in Bernstein's ''The Search for Bridey Murphy'' * Coach Murphy, a character in the 2009 American fantasy comedy movie '' 17 Again'' * Colin Murphy (Days of Our Lives), in the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' * Connor Murphy, from the musical ''

Dear Evan Hansen ''Dear Evan Hansen'' is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Pasek and Paul, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Steven Levenson. The musical follows Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety, "who invents an important rol ...

'' * Elise Murphy, from the 2024 movie ''

Tarot Tarot (, first known as ''trionfi (cards), trionfi'' and later as ''tarocchi'' or ''tarocks'') is a set of playing cards used in tarot games and in fortune-telling or divination. From at least the mid-15th century, the tarot was used to play t ...

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Eric Murphy Eric Murphy may refer to: * Eric Murphy (''Entourage''), character on the TV series ''Entourage'' * Eric E. Murphy (born 1979), United States federal judge * Eric James Murphy (fl. 2020s), American politician and professor * Eric Murphy (born 19 ...

, in the HBO series ''Entourage'' * Frank Murphy, in the movie ''

Blue Thunder ''Blue Thunder'' is a 1983 American action thriller film directed by John Badham. The Blue Thunder helicopter itself did exist as two copies of modified French Aérospatiale Gazelles. A spin-off television series, also called '' Blue Thun ...

'' (1983) * Hank Murphy, in the TV series ''

Sullivan & Son ''Sullivan & Son'' is an American sitcom created by Steve Byrne and Rob Long that was broadcast on TBS. It starred Byrne as Steve Sullivan, who surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his ...

'' (2012) * John Murphy, in the TV series '' The 100'' *

Karrin Murphy ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wri ...

, in Jim Butcher's novel series ''The Dresden Files'' (named Connie Murphy in the TV series of the same title) * Ken Murphy, a character in the 2009 American romantic comedy-drama movie '' He's Just Not That Into You'' * Milo Murphy, in the American animated TV series ''

Milo Murphy's Law ''Milo Murphy's Law'' is an American animated comedy television series created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh for Disney Channel and Disney XD. The series premiered on October 3, 2016, on Disney XD. It revolves around the title charact ...

'' * Professor Michael Murphy, the protagonist in the '' Babylon Rising'' series by Tim LaHaye * Randle Patrick McMurphy, one of the main characters in Ken Kesey's novel ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1962) * Ray Murphy, birth name of Gino Esposito, in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' * Sean Murphy (''Oz''), in the HBO TV drama series ''Oz'' * Sergeant Murphy, a fictional character in the ''

Richard Scarry Richard McClure Scarry (; June 5, 1919 – April 30, 1994) was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. He is best known for his ''Best Ever'' book series that tak ...

'' books * Susan Murphy, aka Ginormica, one of the main protagonists of the film ''Monsters vs. Aliens'' * Alvin Bernard Murphy, in the TV series '' Z Nation''

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