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William Murphy (actor)
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William “Bill” Murphy is an American actor active from the 1940s through the 1970s.
The eccentric actor was a long-time friend of John Wayne
and Robert Mitchum
and spent many nights together with Elvis Presley
and his guys from the Memphis Mafia
, and regarded Hollywood as an open invitation to party all night long.
The eccentric actor was a long-time friend of John Wayne
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
and Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Robert Charles Durman Mitchum was an American film actor, author, composer and singer and is #23 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time...
and spent many nights together with Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
and his guys from the Memphis Mafia
Memphis Mafia
The "Memphis Mafia" was the nickname for a group of friends, associates, employees and "yes-men" whose main function was to be around Elvis Presley from 1954 until he died. Several filled practical roles in the singer's life. For instance, they were employed to work for him as bodyguards or on tour...
, and regarded Hollywood as an open invitation to party all night long.