Walter Murphy
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Summary
Walter Murphy was born on December 19, 1952[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], songwriter[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,014 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: record producer[10], jazz musician[11], keyboardist[12], musician[13], music arranger[14]
- Field of work: music[15]
- Educated at: Manhattan School of Music[16], Mount Saint Michael Academy[17]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award[18]
- Member of: Q122736022[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: disco[21], funk[22], jazz[23], film score[24], big band music[25], swing[26], art music[27], pop music[28]
- Record label: Private Stock Records[29], RSO Records[30], TK Records[31], RCA Records[32], MCA Records[33], Geffen Records[34]
- Residence: Los Angeles[35]
- Family name: Murphy[36]
- Given name: Walter[37], Anthony[38]
- Instrument: piano[39], organ[40], voice[41], backing vocal[42], keyboard instrument[43]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Nickname: Uncle Louie[46]
- Birth name: Walter Anthony Murphy[47]
- Start of work period: 1970[48]
Why It Matters
Walter Murphy has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Walter Murphy born?
Walter Murphy was born in New York City[2].
What did Walter Murphy do for work?
Walter Murphy worked as a composer[3], songwriter[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and film score composer[7].
Where did Walter Murphy go to school?
Walter Murphy was educated at Manhattan School of Music[16] and Mount Saint Michael Academy[17].
What awards did Walter Murphy receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[18].