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Murray Head - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 05, 1946 |
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| Age | 80 |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Murray Head's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Originating the role of Judas Iscariot in 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'One Night in Bangkok' from 'Chess', acting in the film 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'. |
Intro
Murray Head is an English actor and singer best known for his work in musical theatre, particularly for originating the role of Judas Iscariot in the album version of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and for the hit song 'One Night in Bangkok' from the musical 'Chess.'
Early Life & Background
Murray Head was born into a family involved in the arts; his father was documentary filmmaker Peter Head and his mother was Helen Shingler, an actress. He began performing and writing songs at a young age in London.
Career Highlights
- Played Judas Iscariot on the original 1970 concept album of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'[1][2]
- Starred in the 1971 film 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'[1][3]
- 'One Night in Bangkok' (from the musical 'Chess') became an international hit in the 1980s[1][2]
- Appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout his career
Trivia
- His younger brother is Anthony Head, known for playing Rupert Giles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'[1][2]
- 'One Night in Bangkok' was banned in Thailand because of its lyrics.[4]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Murray Head?
Murray Head is 80 years old.
When was Murray Head born?
Murray Head was born the 5 March 1946.
Where is Murray Head from?
London, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About March 5th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. In this address, he highlighted the division between Western democracies and Eastern communist countries, coining the term "Iron Curtain" to describe the boundary separating them.
- Day of the week: March 5th, 1946 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief by Les Brown & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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