Joel Murray
ActingAbout Joel Murray
Joel is a versatile writer-director-actor. The youngest of the nine Murrays is a veteran of over 250 sit-com episodes. He has been a series regular on the comedies Grand, Pacific Station, Love and War, Dharma and Greg and Still Standing. He has also recurred on the series Mike and Molly, My Boys and Two and a Half Men. Brother of Bill Murray, John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray.
Joel Murray Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joel Murray reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joel Murray's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Joel Murray's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gorditx, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joel Murray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joel Murray's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joel Murray has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Merry Good Enough | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gorditx | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Unbound | Commander Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Monuments | Steven Lesca | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Holiday Hell | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Bill Murray Experience | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Last Word | Joe Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Killing Reagan | Edwin Meese | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mr. Pig | Gringo | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sophie and the Rising Sun | Sheriff Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lamb | Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bloodsucking Bastards | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 7 Minutes | Uncle Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Party Central | Don (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Merkin Penal | Calloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jobs | Computer Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Don (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lay the Favorite | Darren | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | God Bless America | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Artist | Policeman Fire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hatchet II | Doug Shapiro | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mending Fences | Sam Bridgewater | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Tiffany Problem | Mr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hatchet | Doug Shapiro | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Nobody Knows Anything! | Robber #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Baby Blues Christmas Special | Carl Bitterman (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy | Basketball Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Encino Woman | Mr. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Prom | Treatment Booth Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Only You | Bert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shakes the Clown | Milkman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Elvis Stories | Shopping Elvis / Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Long Gone | Bart Polanski | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | One Crazy Summer | George Calamari | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Killing Chuck | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Big Game | - | Flop | Similar → |
Joel Murray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joel Murray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Murray is "Gorditx" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Joel Murray acted in?
Joel Murray has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joel Murray?
Other notable films include "The Artist", "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh", and "Monsters University".