Gerard Murphy

Acting

15Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 14, 1948

Birth Place: Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, UK

About Gerard Murphy

Gerard Murphy was a Northern Irish actor of film, television and theatre fame. His most famous film roles included that of The Nord in Kevin Costner's ambitious Waterworld and the corruot Judge Faden in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. On television, he was famous for playing Richard Maynarde in the 1988 Doctor Who 25th anniversary serial Silver Nemesis and for the role of the airplane pilot in the classic Father Ted episode Flight Into Danger from 1996. He died of prostate cancer at the age of 64 in August 2013.

Best Gerard Murphy Movies Ranked

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

★7.7

★7.7

Batman Begins — Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues hi

Batman Begins

2005•Drama

★7.2

Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis (1988) movie poster

★7.2

Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis — The arrival of a mysterious comet heralds impending danger from enemies both old and new. As Ace helps the Doctor defend

Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis

1988•Sci-Fi

★6.2

★6.2

Waterworld — In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a

Waterworld

1995•Adventure

★5.7

★5.7

This Is the Sea — The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance

This Is the Sea

1997•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Pumpgirl — The dark story of three people who become playthings of the devil: a man, Shawshank, human enough but with a glee for sp

Pumpgirl

2009•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gerard Murphy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	Lake	-	Flop	Similar →
2009	Shades of Grey	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2009	Pumpgirl	Shawshank	Flop	Similar →
2005	Batman Begins	Judge Faden	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	This Is the Sea	(voice)	Average	Similar →
1995	Tattoo	Unnamed	Flop	Similar →
1995	Waterworld	Nord	Average	Similar →
1988	Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis	Richard	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Making of Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Theban Plays: Oedipus the King	Messenger	Flop	Similar →
1985	Sacred Hearts	Father Larkin	Flop	Similar →
1980	Shaping Up	Colum	Flop	Similar →
1980	Facing The Sun	Gilberto	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Best of Friends	George	Flop	Similar →
1977	Catchpenny Twist	Roy Fletcher	Flop	Similar →

Gerard Murphy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerard Murphy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerard Murphy is "Batman Begins" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Gerard Murphy acted in?

Gerard Murphy has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerard Murphy?

Other notable films include "Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis", "Waterworld", and "This Is the Sea".