birth_place name birth_date spouse yearsactive image article_title birth_name occupation
los angeles , california , u.s. michael murphy 5 may 1938 wendy crewson -lrb- 1988 -- 2009 ; divorced -rrb- 1963 & ndash ; present michaelmurphy06tiff.jpg michael murphy -lrb- actor -rrb-
 michael george murphy actor
michael murphy -lrb- actor -rrb-

michael george murphy -lrb- born may 5 , 1938 -rrb- is an american film , television and stage actor .
he often plays unethical or morally ambiguous characters in positions of authority , including politicians , executives and lawyers .
he is also known for his frequent collaborations with director robert altman , having appeared in twelve films , tv series and miniseries directed by altman from 1963 to 2004 , including the title role in the miniseries `` tanner ' 88 '' .
