Murray Matheson
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Murray Matheson born Sidney Murray Matheson was an actor who had appeared on stage and in films and television programs until 1983.
His first principal stage performance was in Roberta at His Majesty's Theater in Melbourne, Australia
, in 1934. His London debut was at the Palladium
in Band Wagon (1939), and his New York debut was as Captain Worthy in The Relapse
, as part of the Theatre Guild
(1950). Matheson performed in dozens of plays, including some major tours, until 1982.
Matheson's first film appearance was as Joe Lawson in The Way to the Stars
, a.k.a. Johnny in the Clouds (1945). His most remembered film and television roles include:
His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean
.
His first principal stage performance was in Roberta at His Majesty's Theater in Melbourne, Australia
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1706 seat theatre in Melbourne, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register....
, in 1934. His London debut was at the Palladium
London Palladium
The London Palladium is a 2,286 seat West End theatre located off Oxford Street in the City of Westminster. From the roster of stars who have played there and many televised performances, it is arguably the most famous theatre in London and the United Kingdom, especially for musical variety...
in Band Wagon (1939), and his New York debut was as Captain Worthy in The Relapse
The Relapse
The Relapse, or, Virtue in Danger is a Restoration comedy from 1696 written by John Vanbrugh. The play is a sequel to Colley Cibber's Love's Last Shift, or, Virtue Rewarded....
, as part of the Theatre Guild
Theatre Guild
The Theatre Guild is a theatrical society founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner, Philip Moeller, Helen Westley and Theresa Helburn. Langner's wife, Armina Marshall, then served as a co-director. It evolved out of the work of the Washington Square Players.Its original purpose was to...
(1950). Matheson performed in dozens of plays, including some major tours, until 1982.
Matheson's first film appearance was as Joe Lawson in The Way to the Stars
The Way to the Stars
The Way to the Stars, also known as Johnny in the Clouds, is a 1945 British war drama film made by Two Cities Films and released by United Artists. It was produced by Anatole de Grunwald and directed by Anthony Asquith...
, a.k.a. Johnny in the Clouds (1945). His most remembered film and television roles include:
- Felix Mulholland in the BanacekBanacekBanacek is a short-lived, light-hearted detective TV series starring George Peppard on NBC from 1972 to 1974. It alternated in its timeslot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season...
TV series. - Mr. Ovington in the movie How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (film)How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a 1967 American musical comedy film based on the 1961 stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on the book written by Shepherd Mead...
. - The Clown from the Twilight ZoneTwilight zone-Television series and spinoffs:*The Twilight Zone, the anthology television series and its franchise:**The Twilight Zone , the 1959–1964 original television series***Twilight Zone: The Movie, a 1983 film based on the original series...
episode "Five Characters in Search of an ExitFive Characters in Search of an Exit"Five Characters in Search of an Exit" is an episode of the television series The Twilight Zone.-Synopsis:A uniformed Army major wakes up to find himself trapped inside in a large metal cylinder, where he meets a clown, who introduces him to the others, a hobo, ballet dancer, and a bagpiper. None...
." - Mr. Agee in the "Kick the Can" segment of Twilight Zone: The MovieTwilight Zone: The MovieTwilight Zone: The Movie is a 1983 science fiction horror film produced by Steven Spielberg and John Landis as a theatrical version of The Twilight Zone, a 1959 and '60s TV series created by Rod Serling. Those starring in the film are: Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks, Vic Morrow, Scatman Crothers,...
. - Dr. John Keith in the film Love Is a Many-Splendored ThingLove Is a Many-Splendored Thing (film)Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is a 1955 American drama-romance film. Set in 1949-50 Hong Kong, it tells the story of a married, but separated, American reporter , who falls in love with a Eurasian doctor originally from China , only to encounter prejudice from her family and from Hong Kong...
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His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
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Selected filmography
- The Fool and the PrincessThe Fool and the PrincessThe Fool and the Princess is a 1948 British drama film directed by William C. Hammond and starring Bruce Lester, Lesley Brook and Adina Mandlová...
(1948) - Plymouth AdventurePlymouth AdventurePlymouth Adventure is a 1952 drama film with an ensemble cast starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson and Leo Genn, made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Clarence Brown, and produced by Dore Schary...
(1952) - Christopher Martin (uncredited)