Born in Mexia, TX. Entered American films in 1949. Other notable (non-nominated) film editing credits include THE PRESIDENT'S LADY (1953), THE BACHELOR PARTY (1957, editorial supervision), APRIL LOVE (1957), JOHN GOLDFARB, PLEASE COME HOME (1965) and THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE (1967). His last film was THE PINK JUNGLE (1968). Visit the Internet Movie Database for a listing of Murphy's film and television editing credits.  Nominated for Film Editing 1966: FANTASTIC VOYAGE 1 nomination