Audie Murphy

Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 – May 28, 1971) was a fifth grade dropout from an extremely poor family who became the most decorated American soldier of World War II. After the war he became a celebrated movie star for over two decades, appearing in 44 films. He also found some success as a country music composer. Murphy became the most decorated United States soldier of the war during twenty-seven months in action in the European Theatre. He received the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award for valor, along with 32 additional U.S. and foreign medals and citations, including five from France and one from Belgium. Murphy's successful movie career included To Hell and Back (1955), based on his book of the same title (1949) . He died in a plane crash in 1971 and was interred, with full military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery.

Audie Murphy is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Trunk to Cairo (1966), Whispering Smith (1961), The Quiet American (1958), The Guns of Fort Petticoat (1957), To Hell and Back (1955), Destry (1954), The Red Badge of Courage (1951), What's My Line? (1950). The recorded credits span 1950 to 1969, including 24 movies and 7 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.