Christopher Murney - Actor Profile

Christopher Murney

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
24Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 20, 1943
Birth Place: Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA

About Christopher Murney

Christopher Murney (born July 20, 1943) is an American actor and vocal artist. Murney has worked on the stage, in television series, and in movies. On television, he is perhaps best known for his role as radio actor Mackie Bloom in Remember WENN (1996 - 1998). Murney has appeared in several films including Slap Shot (1977), The Last Dragon (1985), Maximum Overdrive (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and Barton Fink (1991). Murney has also performed extensive voice acting, including as Chester Cheetah for Cheetos (2006) and in popular video games such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) and Red Dead Redemption (2010). He is the father of singer and actress Julia Murney and actor Patrick Murney.

Christopher Murney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Christopher Murney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Christopher Murney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Christopher Murney's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Christopher Murney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christopher Murney's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Christopher Murney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The Passing Season Tom Hit Similar →
2008 Chicago 10 Meany / Oklepek 1 / Reporter 1 (voice) Average Similar →
2001 Way Off Broadway Mr. Kaufman Flop Similar →
1997 Cafe Society Frank Frustinsky Flop Similar →
1991 Barton Fink Detective Deutsch Super Hit Similar →
1991 The 10 Million Dollar Getaway Lou Werner Average Similar →
1989 Last Exit to Brooklyn Paulie Hit Similar →
1987 The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine Rudy Bagler Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Secret of My Success Barney Rattigan Hit Similar →
1987 Murder by the Book Lt. Greenberg Average Similar →
1986 Where are the Children? Lenny Baron Average Similar →
1986 Maximum Overdrive Camp Loman Average Similar →
1985 Grace Quigley max Putnam Average Similar →
1985 The Last Dragon Eddie Arkadian Hit Similar →
1983 Found Money Warren Masterson Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Charmkins (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1983 Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number Colonel Rossi Super Hit Similar →
1981 Kent State Maj. Jones Average Similar →
1979 You Can't Go Home Again Milliken Flop Similar →
1978 The One and Only Phyllis Dixey Jack Tracy Flop Similar →
1977 The San Pedro Bums Buddy Flop Similar →
1977 Slap Shot Hanrahan Hit Similar →
1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Dispatcher Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Country Girl Larry Super Hit Similar →

Christopher Murney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christopher Murney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christopher Murney is "Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Christopher Murney acted in?

Christopher Murney has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christopher Murney?

Other notable films include "The Country Girl", "Found Money", and "The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine".

Advertisement