F. Murray Abraham
Born October 24, 1939 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3
Films reviewed
8.3
Avg. rating
Amadeus
Best-reviewed
1983–2014
Years active
Biography
F. Murray Abraham (born Murray Abraham; October 24, 1939) is an American actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he has received an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award, four Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He became famous for portraying Antonio Salieri in the drama film Amadeus (1984), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Abraham debuted on Broadway in the 1968 play The Man in the Glass Booth. He received the Obie Award for Outstanding Performance for his roles in Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya (1984) and William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (2011). He returned to Broadway in the revival of Terrence McNally's comedy It's Only a Play (2014), receiving a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play nomination.
He has appeared in many roles, both leading and supporting, in films such as All the President's Men (1976), Scarface (1983), The Name of the Rose (1986), Last Action Hero (1993), Mighty Aphrodite (1995), Dillinger and Capone (1995), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Finding Forrester (2000), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018) and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019).
He was a regular cast member on the Showtime drama series Homeland (2012–2018), which earned him two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He also acted in Louie (2011–2014), Mythic Quest (2020–2021), Moon Knight (2022) and The White Lotus (2022), with the latter earning him nominations for the Golden Globe Award and the Primetime Emmy Award.
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Review Highlights
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“The public reaction to "Amadeus" is largely positive, with many praising the film's attention to detail and performances. The reviews highlight the complexity of Salieri's character and Tom Hulce's portrayal of Mozart, suggesting that Abraham's performance is particularly noteworthy. The comments also suggest that the movie has been well-received by audiences and collectors alike.”
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“The public reaction to the movie "Scarface" is mixed, with some praising its performances, writing, and direction, while others criticize its excessive violence and histrionic acting style. Reviewers have noted that the film's excesses are notable, particularly in comparison to Paul Muni's original 1932 version.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 1 ep
- Blue Bloods(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Leon Goodwin
- The Good Wife(2009)TV Series · 4 epsas Burl Preston
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)TV Series · 1 epas Theodore Nichols
- Elementary(2012)TV Series · 1 epas Daniel Gottlieb
- Homeland(2011)TV Series · 43 epsas Dar Adal
- Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)TV Series · 1 epas Ayatollah
- NOVA(1974)TV Series · 1 epas Narrator
- The Orville(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Chairman
- The White Lotus(2021)TV Series · 7 epsas Bert Di Grasso
- The Good Fight(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Burl Preston
- American Experience(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Narrator (voice)
- Nature(1982)TV Series · 25 epsas Narrator (voice)
- All in the Family(1971)TV Series · 1 epas Clerk
- Mythic Quest(2020)TV Series · 20 epsas C.W. Longbottom
- Moon Knight(2022)TV Series · 6 epsas Khonshu (voice)
- Beauty and the Beast(2012)TV Series · 13 epsas Cyril
- Kojak(1973)TV Series · 1 epas Eddie Gordon
- Saving Grace(2007)TV Series · 1 epas Matthew