Murray Matheson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 1, 1912 in Casterton, Victoria, Australia
- Died
- April 25, 1985
- Active Years
- 1945–2014 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Sidney Murray Matheson (Murray Matheson).
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Name: Sidney Murray Matheson (also known as Sidney Mu).
Dates: Born July 1, 1912; Died April 25, 1985 (age 72).
Nationality/Location: American-based Australian actor; born in Casterton, Victoria, Australia.
Career: Appeared on stage, in films, and in television programs until 1983. Known for acting.
Credits: 67 known credits.
Sidney Murray Matheson, also known as Sidney Mu, was an American-based Australian actor. He was born on July 1, 1912, in Casterton, Victoria, Australia. Matheson's career included appearances on stage, in films, and in television programs, which continued until 1983. He is recognized for his work in acting and has 67 known credits. Matheson passed away on April 25, 1985, at the age of 72.
"Sidney Murray Matheson, also known as Sidney Mu, was an American-based Australian actor. Born on July 1, 1912, in Casterton, Victoria, Australia, he maintained a career that spanned stage, film, and television programs until 1983. He is credited with 67 known works in the field of acting. Matheson died on April 25, 1985, at the age of 72."
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Career overview
Subject: Sidney Murray Matheson (Murray Matheson).
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile data.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of his acting career.
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Use only verifiable facts from the provided text.
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Name: Sidney Murray Matheson (also known as Sidney Mu).
Birth Date: July 1, 1912.
Death Date: April 25, 1985 (age 72).
Place of Birth: Casterton, Victoria, Australia.
Nationality/Base: American-based Australian actor.
Career Scope: Stage, films, and television programs.
Career Duration: Until 1983.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 67.
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Sidney Murray Matheson, also known as Sidney Mu, was an Australian actor who was based in America. He was born on July 1, 1912, in Casterton, Victoria, Australia. He passed away on April 25, 1985, at the age of 72.
His career in the performing arts included work on stage, in films, and in television programs. Matheson was known for his acting and accumulated 67 known credits throughout his professional life. His career in these various mediums continued until 1983.
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"Sidney Murray Matheson, also known as Sidney Mu, was an Australian actor who was based in America. He was born on July 1, 1912, in Casterton, Victoria, Australia. He passed away on April 25, 1985, at the age of 72. His career in the performing arts included work on stage, in films, and in television programs. Matheson was known for his acting and accumulated 67 known credits throughout his professional life. His career in these various mediums continued until 1983."
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Sidney Murray Matheson, who was also known as Sidney Mu, was an Australian actor who was based in America. He was born on July 1, 1912, in Casterton, Victoria, Australia. Matheson lived until April 25, 1985, at which time he was 72 years old.
As a professional performer, Matheson was known for his work in acting. His career spanned several different mediums, as he appeared on stage, in various films, and in television programs. Throughout his professional life, he accumulated 67 known credits. His work in these various forms of entertainment continued until 1983.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics (2014) as The clown
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as Mr. Agee
- Tucker's Witch (1982) as Nathan Bly
- The Million Dollar Face (1981) as Sir Douglas Devereaux
- Angel on My Shoulder (1980) as The Stranger
- Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith (1979) as Zacharias
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Specter (voice)
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Statesman Geller
- Rabbit Test (1978) as Dr. Mario Lowell
- Three's Company (1977) as Roger
- Tail Gunner Joe (1977) as Publisher
- The Tony Randall Show (1976) as Burnside
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Mr. Lane-Mariot
- The Magician (1973) as Walter Moran
- Arnold (1973) as Lord Arnold Dwellyn (voice / uncredited)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Mathews
- Banacek (1972) as Felix Mulholland
- Lieutenant Schuster's Wife (1972) as Abbott
- The Woman I Love (1972) as Walter Monckton
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Angus McFee
- The Silent Force (1970) as Valentine Estes
- Explosion (1969) as Owner of Jaguar
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Lord Charles Danby
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Professor Dietrich
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Dave Rogers
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Harry Fulham
- Mannix (1967) as Snowy Bartlett
- The Invaders (1967) as Dr. Reynard
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) as Ovington
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Dr. Merek
- Assault on a Queen (1966) as Captain
- Get Smart (1965) as Devonshire
- Bewitched (1964)
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as The Maharajah
- Signpost to Murder (1964) as Dr. Graham
- The Fugitive (1963) as Earl Morehead
- Wall of Noise (1963) as Jack Matlock
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Charles Justin
- The Notorious Landlady (1962) as Neighbour (uncredited)
- Theatre 62: Rebecca (1962) as Frank Crawley
- The Defenders (1961) as Sir Tony Beardsley
- Thriller (1960) as Thomas Edward Griffith
- Route 66 (1960) as Leigh Adams
- Checkmate (1960) as Augie Belner
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Clown
- The Moon and Sixpence (1959)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Howard Hopkins
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Oliver Teleton
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955) as Dr. John Keith
- On Camera (1954) as James
- The Bamboo Prison (1954) as Comrade Clayton
- Kraft Television Theatre (1953)
- King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) as Maj. Ian MacAllister
- A Tale of Two Cities (1953) as Dr. Alexander Manette
- Flight to Tangier (1953) as Franz Kovac, Money Courier
- Jamaica Run (1953) as Inspector Mole
- Botany Bay (1952) as Rev. Mortimer Thynne
- Hurricane Smith (1952) as Dr. Whitmore
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Old Waiter
- Studio One (1948) as James De Lancey
- The Secret Tunnel (1948) as Mr. Henderson
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Simon Leigh
- School for Secrets (1946) as Wing Cdr. Allen
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Joe Lawson
- Journey Together (1945) as Lancaster Crew
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What movies or TV shows is Murray Matheson best known for?
Murray Matheson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Tucker's Witch (1982), Grizzly Man (2005), Grizzly Man (2005).
When and where was Murray Matheson born?
Murray Matheson was born on July 1, 1912 in Casterton, Victoria, Australia. They passed away on April 25, 1985.
How many credits does Murray Matheson have?
Murray Matheson has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2014.
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Subject: Sidney Murray Matheson (Murray Matheson). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: Name: Sidney Murray Matheson (also known as...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Clown — aged about 47
- Banacek (1972) as Felix Mulholland — aged about 60
- Get Smart (1965) as Devonshire — aged about 53
- Bewitched (1964) — aged about 52
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Charles Justin — aged about 50
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Oliver Teleton — aged about 43
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