Martin Murphy - Actor Profile

Martin Murphy

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
13Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated

About Martin Murphy

Martin Murphy is known for Michael Collins (1996), Braveheart (1995) and 13 (2010).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Martin Murphy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Martin Murphy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Martin Murphy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Martin Murphy'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 Family, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Martin Murphy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Martin Murphy's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Family (1994) movie poster
★8.5

Family: This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-fir

Family

1994
★7.9
Braveheart (1995) movie poster
★7.9

Braveheart: Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon o

Braveheart

1995•Action
★7.9
In the Name of the Father (1993) movie poster
★7.9

In the Name of the Father: A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and fr

In the Name of the Father

1993•Drama
★7.0
Before I Sleep (1997) movie poster
★7.0

Before I Sleep: "Before I Sleep" is one man's odyssey through Dublin city. It is a crowded hectic film, unmistakably Dublin, yet with on

Before I Sleep

1997
★6.9
Michael Collins (1996) movie poster
★6.9

Michael Collins: Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by

Michael Collins

1996•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Martin Murphy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 The Point of Regret 1978 Reporter Flop Similar →
2010 13 Betting Man #1 Average Similar →
2001 Pitch ‘n’ Putt with Beckett ‘n’ Joyce James Joyce Flop Similar →
2000 Nora George Russell Flop Similar →
1997 Before I Sleep Golfer 3 Hit Similar →
1996 Michael Collins Captain Lee-Wilson Hit Similar →
1995 Braveheart Lord Talmadge Super Hit Similar →
1994 Family Mr. Busy Busy Super Hit Similar →
1993 In the Name of the Father Detective Super Hit Similar →
1993 Remember Mr. Edwards Flop Similar →
1985 Dance with a Stranger Roy Average Similar →
1982 A Mother Like Him Eddie Flop Similar →
1980 S.O.S. Titanic Peter Fletcher Average Similar →

Martin Murphy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Martin Murphy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Murphy is "Family" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Martin Murphy acted in?

Martin Murphy has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Martin Murphy?

Other notable films include "Braveheart", "In the Name of the Father", and "Before I Sleep".

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