Jeff Murphy

### Personality

Fatherly, wise, driven, responsible, disorganized (at times), caring, short tempered, argumentative, anxious, uptight, suspicious, cowardly, level headed, musical, strict, easily irritated, mature, smart

### Relatives

Danny Murphy (adoptive son)
Marlon Murphy (adoptive son)
Corey Murphy (adoptive son)
Grandma Murphy (mother)
Grandpa Murphy (father)
Richard Murphy (cousin once removed - CGI films)
Tucker Murphy (aunt - CGI films)

### Allies

Daisy Griffin
Luna Griffin
Cindy Griffin
Miss Griffin
Helen

### Enemies

Chad Crosswire (formerly)
Jessie (formerly)
Chloe Henson
Robert Henson

### Likes

Writing songs, spending time with his kids, boats

### Dislikes

Defiance, dishonesty, Danny’s behavior and stupidity, rudeness, bad attitudes, arrogance, having stress-related issues, cats, seeing his kids in danger, snakes, extreme activities

### Quote

*"DANNNY!!!!"*

**Jeff Murphy** is the overall tetartagonist of all The Brothers series and many of the films and the sole deuteragonist of the first live-action film. He is The Brothers confidant and adoptive father, The Buttercup Sisters legal guardian (dependent of the incarnation), and the son of Grandma and Grandpa Murphy.

Jeff is the loving father of The Brothers, despite his children, especially Danny driving him crazy in most of the cartoon episodes and CGI/live-action films. Like any other single parent trying to raise their kids, Jeff has his patience tested on a daily basis. Jeff is actually based on the creator of Danny and the Brothers and *The Danny Show*, Dan Jr., whose stage name was Jeff Murphy. Dan Jr. released many singles under this name before the creation of The Brothers.

## Biography

Jeff Murphy, or Jeff to his friends and the Brothers, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Brothers.

Beginning in *The Danny Show* series, Jeff is seen as the boys' songwriter and producer with the ability to play the piano and guitar. He tries extremely hard to keep the group focused during performances, but he always has the challenge to deal with such as getting them to practice and keeping them focused. Alvin would play up resulting in Jeff's famous yell, "*DANNY!!!!*" to which Danny respond with "*Okay!*".

In the 80’s series, his fatherly side is shown more. Though he gets tested at times, Jeff has always been a very loving and caring father. The Brothers have to remind him sometimes that even though things are tough, they wouldn't be the same without him. For instance, in *The Brothers* episode Jeff's Wonderful Life, Jeff believes that the boys are better without him, but their failures without him guiding and loving then become clear. In "We're So Glad It's You," the boys tell him they aren't better without him.

Jeff in the CGI / live-action films can seem more like their manager at times than a father. Throughout *Danny and the Brothers*, he denies for most of the film that he is their father. By the end of the film, he finally claims that they are family. His role in *Danny and the Brothers: The Squeakquel* is minor since he is in the hospital for most of the film. Jeff is finally seen as more of a father in *Danny and the Brothers: Chipwrecked*. He talks about setting rules and seems to take more of a disciplined role. He tries taking advice from Simon to give them the chance to prove themselves, which turns out as a disaster. When the Brothers go overboard, he does everything he can to get them back. By *Danny and the Brothers: The Road Chip*, Jeff changes careers and decides to become a music producer. The career swap leaves no time for the boys to tour and less time for Jeff to be involved as a father, but, as a result of uncertainties, Jeff finally decides to formally adopt them and cement the idea that they are indeed family.

In the *DANNNY!!! and The Brothers* series, Jeff is once again portrayed as the caring father as in the 80s series. In the new era, Jeff has to overcome his weakness with improving technology with the help of his boys, a notable difference from previous incarnations. His kids especially Alvin still push his buttons. Jeff is also stated to be an Eagle Scout in Kickin' It Old School, which gives additional insight into his character and experience.

## Alternate Identities

* Chipmunk Vice - Bartender at the Lavender Orchid
* Elementary, My Dear Simon - Detective Seville of Scotland Yard
* Treasure Island - Long John Silver
* Alvin in Neverland - Captain Hook
* Bigger! - Jeff Smith, Alvin Smith's father
* Chip Tracy - Police Chief Bland
* Irrational Buffoon's European Vacation - Clark Sevillewald

## Jeff Murphy Singles

Jeff Murphy was originally the stage name for Dan Jr. before the name was applied to the character. At this time, in the late fifties and early sixties, Bagdasarian produced singles independent and even prior to his idea of Danny and the Brothers. The following tracks are performed without The Brothers.

* **1958**: "Witch Doctor" (Original Version)
* **1958**: "Don't Whistle at Me, Baby"
* **1958**: "The Bird on My Head"
* **1958**: "Hey There, Moon"
* **1958**: "Almost Good"
* **1959**: "Mediocre"
* **1959**: "Flip Side"
* **1960**: "Copyright 1960"
* **1960**: "Sack Time"