Joel Murray
ActingAbout Joel Murray
Joel is a versatile writer-director-actor. The youngest of the nine Murrays is a veteran of over 250 sit-com episodes. He has been a series regular on the comedies Grand, Pacific Station, Love and War, Dharma and Greg and Still Standing. He has also recurred on the series Mike and Molly, My Boys and Two and a Half Men. Brother of Bill Murray, John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joel Murray reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Joel Murray's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joel Murray remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gorditx, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joel Murray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joel Murray's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joel Murray.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Merry Good Enough | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gorditx | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Unbound | Commander Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Monuments | Steven Lesca | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Holiday Hell | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Bill Murray Experience | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Last Word | Joe Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Killing Reagan | Edwin Meese | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mr. Pig | Gringo | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sophie and the Rising Sun | Sheriff Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lamb | Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bloodsucking Bastards | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 7 Minutes | Uncle Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Party Central | Don (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Merkin Penal | Calloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jobs | Computer Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Don (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lay the Favorite | Darren | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | God Bless America | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Artist | Policeman Fire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hatchet II | Doug Shapiro | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mending Fences | Sam Bridgewater | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Tiffany Problem | Mr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hatchet | Doug Shapiro | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Nobody Knows Anything! | Robber #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Baby Blues Christmas Special | Carl Bitterman (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy | Basketball Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Encino Woman | Mr. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Prom | Treatment Booth Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Only You | Bert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shakes the Clown | Milkman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Elvis Stories | Shopping Elvis / Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Long Gone | Bart Polanski | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | One Crazy Summer | George Calamari | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Killing Chuck | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Big Game | - | Flop | Similar → |
Joel Murray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joel Murray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Murray is "Gorditx" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Joel Murray acted in?
Joel Murray has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joel Murray?
Other notable films include "The Artist", "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh", and "Monsters University".