Brad McMurray

Bio

Brad McMurray is a highly respected Australian actor with more than 20 years’ experience across film, television and theatre. Known for his commanding physicality, intensity and emotional depth, Brad has built an extensive career across Australian and international productions.

Born in Sydney in 1971, Brad initially spent 12 years as a chef while pursuing his passion for martial arts. He is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and continues to train in martial arts, weapons and stunt work, skills that have become an important part of his screen career.

Brad began acting professionally in the mid-1990s and graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) in 2005, studying the Eric Morris System of Acting. He played the lead in his graduating production of Bertolt Brecht’s BAAL, directed by acclaimed theatre director Michael Gow.

Brad’s extensive screen credits include NCIS: Sydney as Teo, Troppo as Deano, Darby and Joan as Brendan Sprigg, and The Great White as Doug opposite Hugo Weaving. His international work includes the acclaimed series Mr Inbetween as Cullen and the international Netflix release of East of Eden, in which he plays Joe Valery opposite Florence Pugh in a support lead role.He is also set to appear in the upcoming feature film The Mark, opposite Jessica Alba and Tom Hopper.

Other notable credits include Lambs of God, Godzilla vs. Kong, Eden, Tidelands, Harrow, Dead Lucky, Home and Away, Blue Murder: Killer Cop, Neighbours, Brock, Mako Mermaids and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. His feature film work includes San Andreas, The Horseman, Pawno, Fatal Honeymoon, Bad Karma and Nightmares and Dreamscapes, working alongside performers including Dwayne Johnson, Harvey Keitel, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ray Liotta, William Hurt and Hugo Weaving.

Brad also has a strong theatre background, having performed with Queensland Theatre Company in The Crucible and Pygmalion, as well as participating in QUT’s Creative Works Development Program.

With a combination of rigorous acting training, physical discipline and extensive professional experience, Brad brings a powerful yet nuanced quality to his performances. His ability to portray both intense and emotionally complex characters has established him as a versatile and accomplished Australian screen actor.