James Murphy

Actor

February 4, 1970 (56 years)

Princeton Junction, New Jersey, USA

Biography

James Jeremiah Murphy (born February 4, 1970) is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His most well-known musical project is LCD Soundsystem, which first gained attention with its single "Losing My Edge" in 2002 before releasing its eponymous debut album in February 2005 to critical acclaim and top 20 success in the UK. LCD Soundsystem's second and third studio albums, Sound of Silver (2007) and This Is Happening (2010) respectively, were praised by several music re…

Filmography

6.9

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

8.2

Line of Duty

Resident

A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

5.8

The Comedy

Ben

Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.

6.1

Her: Love in the Modern Age

Self

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.

5.9

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

Winston Churchill

From his years as a student in England to his return to India and his involvement in the Indian independence struggle, the journey of freedom fighter and reformer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, better known as Veer Savarkar.

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Death on the Dearborn

Ward Collins

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5.4

Meet Me in the Bathroom

Self - LCD Soundsystem

Set against the backdrop of 9/11, this documentary tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.

6.9

Shut Up and Play the Hits

Self

An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.

5.7

LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special

Self

LCD Soundsystem performs an electric set live from Brooklyn, NY. Directed by Eric Wareheim, the special also stars Macaulay Culkin, Christine Ko and Aparna Nancherla as the band in a ’90s-inspired sitcom titled All My Friends.

5.1

What Difference Does It Make?

Self

A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.

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LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye

Self

New York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.

7.6

Breadcrumb Trail

Himself

Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.

6.3

Part of the Weekend Never Dies

Self

A documentary about Soulwax: Director Saam Farahmand filmed Soulwax on their recent international dates, capturing all the excitement, chaos and humour of the world tour. Where the Beastie Boys filmed one gig with 50 cameras, Soulwax filmed 120 shows with one camera, in Europe, Japan, US, Latin America and Australia. The result is a snapshot of life on the road with one of the most exciting live bands in the world, and features their friends including 2manyDJ's, James Murphy & Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem), Erol Alkan, Tiga, Justice, Busy P, So-Me, Peaches, Klaxons and many more in interview, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, and LOTS of music.

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New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down

Kermit the Frog, Self

Kermit the Frog sings "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down" in New York City.

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Dance Yrself Clean

Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog sings "Dance Yrself Clean" in Brighton.

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LCD Soundsystem: The Making Of This Is Happening

Self

LCD Soundsystem's documentary 'The Making Of This Is Happening' gives an in-depth look at the process of making some of his most beloved songs.⁠

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