Colin Murphy

Colin Murphy is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his extensive television work and stand-up performances across Ireland and internationally. After making his film debut in the 1998 feature Divorcing Jack, starring as Giblet O’ Gibber alongside Rachel Griffiths and David Thewlis, Colin Murphy swiftly built a career as a versatile actor, writer, and comedian. He followed this with an appearance as Seamus in the 1999 TV Mini-Series Eureka Street. Murphy also co-wrote and hosted The Blizzard of Odd for RTÉ, with his writing credit for the show dating back to 2001.

His acting work in this period included roles in Holy Cross (2003) and as Raymond McKeown in I Fought the Law (2003). An accomplished stand-up comedian, Murphy has performed numerous sell-out shows across Ireland and internationally at prestigious comedy festivals. His festival appearances include the Edinburgh Fringe, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Melbourne Comedy Festival, and Just for Laughs. He previously hosted the esteemed Queen’s Comedy Club at Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union until 2018.

Beyond performance, Murphy is also an award-winning artist, with his visual work exhibited at the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin and the Royal Academy in London. In 2018, he appeared as a Customer at the Fish Counter in The Young Offenders. Continuing his diverse acting portfolio, Murphy played a Magistrate in the 2021 drama Three Families. He has also engaged in philanthropic efforts, notably collaborating with Plan Ireland to produce a film highlighting their charity work.

Looking ahead, Murphy is scheduled to appear in the upcoming 2024 production Comedians in Chippies Getting Fatter, further showcasing his comedic talent on screen. With a career spanning over two decades of consistent performances and creative contributions, Colin Murphy remains a highly sought-after talent across acting, writing, and stand-up comedy.