Portrait of Audie Murphy. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Audie Murphy

Born
Active
1945 — 1969

American soldier and actor (1925–1971).

Measurements

Height
166 cm5′5″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Died
1971-05-28
Occupation
military officer · military personnel · actor · film actor · television actor · songwriter · composer · screenwriter · lyricist · film producer · non-fiction writer · soldier
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Kingston

Relationships

Audie Murphy is the child of Emmett Berry Murphy.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • Western film
  • war film
  • war drama
  • film noir
  • thriller film

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
2013
Received
Medal of Honor
2013
Received
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
—
Received
Knight of the Legion of Honour
—
Received
Croix de guerre 1939–1945
—
Received
Bronze Star Medal
—
Received
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
—
Received
Purple Heart
—
Received
Silver Star
—
Received
World War II Victory Medal
—
Received
Distinguished Service Cross
—
Received
Army Good Conduct Medal
—
Received
Distinguished Unit Award
—
Received
American Campaign Medal
—
Received
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
—
Received
Combat Infantryman Badge
—
Received
Marksmanship Medal
—
Received
fourragère
—
Received
Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)
—
Received
French Liberation Medal
—
Received
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q337185 ↗
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