Murphy Guyer

Murphy Guyer (born December 25, 1952) is an American actor, playwright, writer, and director. He is best known for his plays and appearances in films such as The Devil's Advocate (1997), The Jackal (1997), Arthur (2011), and Joker (2019). Guyer was born in Dover, Delaware, and grew up in rural eastern Maryland. He moved to New York City at nineteen to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on an acting scholarship. While pursuing his acting career, Guyer discovered his talent for writing jokes and comic sketches, leading to opportunities to write for stand-up comics and improv groups. His first play, Eden Court, premiered at the Humana Festival of New American Plays and later appeared on Broadway and in a film adaptation.More