David Murray (born 1970) is an Irish actor who has portrayed both minor and major characters in Irish film and television. Some of his best known roles include his portrayal of Brian Lenihan Jnr in The Guarantee and Ben Bailey in the Irish television series Amber. Additionally he has had small roles in major productions such as King Arthur, Batman Begins and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. In 2010, he starred in a television commercial for the opening of Dublin Airport's new terminal building.
Criminal charges In 2014, Murray was convicted for attacking his former girlfriend who accused him of hitting and strangling her during a domestic row, which was said to have happened at her former home, a studio apartment, in Grosvenor Sq, in Rathmines, south Dublin, in the early hours of October 5, 2013. He was found guilty at the Dublin District Court. However, Murray was not sentenced to jail and went free, following a fine of €5000. Murray would request an appeal and a trial would be granted. However, on the day of the trial, Murray's solicitor that the appeal request had been withdrawn. David wasn't present in court that day and the conviction has since stood.
Personal life Originally from Cork, Murray now resides in South Circular Road, Dublin and is a father of two.
Filmography
Film The Sun, the Moon and the Stars (1996) – Danny Flick (2000) – Jack Flinter Veronica Guerin (2003) – Charles Bowden The Honeymooners (2003) – Ray Cowboys & Angels (2003) – Keith King Arthur (2004) – Merlin's Lieutenant Out of Season (2004) – Simeon Guant Six Shooter (2004) — Doctor Batman Begins (2005) – Jumpy Thug Studs (2006) — Belview Dynamo Manager Dorothy Mills (2008) – Tom O'Brien Zonad (2009) – Benson G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) – James McCullen IX (1641) Withdrawal (2011) — Val Keys to the City (2012) – Declan King of the Travellers (2012) – Black Martin I Can't See Anymore (2012) — Aidan No Messages (2012) — Simon Davin (2014) – Philip The Guarantee (2014) – Brian Lenihan Deadbook (2014) — Stephen O'Reilly Personal Development (2014) — Fintan Enclave (2015) — Leon Traders (2015) – Kevin Johnny Gone Down (2016) – Ishmael, Abraham Lead Us Not (2016) – Dr. Alan Ryan The Welfare of Tomás Ó Hallissy (2016)- Man Wild Fire Nights (2017) — Ivan The Limit Of (2018) — Dr. Alan Ryan Tyre Kickers (2020) — Dad Two Hours Past Midnight (2020) — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Television The Cassidys (2001) – Giles River City (2006) – Michael Royston Little White Lie (2008) – Director Raw (2008) – Karl Creed Revolution (2009) – David Ash The Importance of Being Whatever (2011) – Mr. B Silent Witness (2013) – Alan Lane Jack Taylor: The Dramatist (2013) – Professor Doyle Vikings (2013) – Lord Aethelwulf Ripper Street (2013) – Ely Amber (2014) – Ben Bailey Quirke (2014) – John Millican White City (2015) – Colin Flanagan Red Rock (2017) — Paul Mahony
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