Acting
James Murphy
Born
1970-02-04 (56)
Place of birth
Princeton Junction, New Jersey, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
19 titles
James Jeremiah Murphy (born February 4, 1970) is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His most well-known musical project is LCD Soundsystem, which first gained attention with its single "Losing My Edge" in 2002 before releasing its eponymous debut album in February 2005 to critical acclaim and top 20 success in the UK. LCD Soundsystem's second and third studio albums, Sound of Silver (2007) and This Is Happening (2010) respectively, were praised by several music review outlets. Both albums have also reached the top 50 in the Billboard 200. LCD Soundsystem was named one of Rolling Stone's New Immortals—"currently active (or relatively recently defunct) artists …
Known for
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
8.2A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.
Line of Duty
2012
6.1Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.
Her: Love in the Modern Age
2014
6.5A group of high school teens steal a van full of music equipment and pretend to be a band called "Truckstop" in order to stay on the road. When the band starts playing gigs, their sound is largely inconsistent and incoherent, however, over time the band becomes increasingly competent in their musicianship.
Half-Cocked
1994
6.9An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
LCD Soundsystem - Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
5.4Set against the backdrop of 9/11, the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Meet Me in the Bathroom
2022
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
5.4Set against the backdrop of 9/11, the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Meet Me in the Bathroom
2022
6.0LCD Soundsystem performs an electric set live from Brooklyn, NY. Directed by Eric Wareheim, the special also stars Macaulay Culkin, Christine Ko and Aparna Nancherla as the band in a ’90s-inspired sitcom titled All My Friends.
LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special
2021
2010s · 8 titles
6.1Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.
Her: Love in the Modern Age
2014
6.9An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
LCD Soundsystem - Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
5.8Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
The Comedy
2012
7.7Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.
Breadcrumb Trail
2014
NRNew York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011
5.1A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
What Difference Does It Make?
2014
NRLCD Soundsystem's documentary 'The Making Of This Is Happening' gives an in-depth look at the process of making some of his most beloved songs.
LCD Soundsystem: The Making Of This Is Happening
2018
NRKermit the Frog sings "Dance Yrself Clean" in Brighton.
Dance Yrself Clean
2011
2000s · 2 titles
6.3A documentary about Soulwax: Director Saam Farahmand filmed Soulwax on their recent international dates, capturing all the excitement, chaos and humour of the world tour. Where the Beastie Boys filmed one gig with 50 cameras, Soulwax filmed 120 shows with one camera, in Europe, Japan, US, Latin America and Australia. The result is a snapshot of life on the road with one of the most exciting live bands in the world, and features their friends including 2manyDJ's, James Murphy & Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem), Erol Alkan, Tiga, Justice, Busy P, So-Me, Peaches, Klaxons and many more in interview, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, and LOTS of music.
Part of the Weekend Never Dies
2008
NRKermit the Frog sings "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down" in New York City.
New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down
2008
Series credits
6.9A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975
8.2A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.
Line of Duty
2012
Behind the camera
6.9An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
LCD Soundsystem - Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
NRNew York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011
NRLittle Duck chronicles the life of a young man pulled from his life in Manhattan back to his home in rural Japan when his estranged brother runs into trouble.
Little Duck
2013
NRLittle Duck chronicles the life of a young man pulled from his life in Manhattan back to his home in rural Japan when his estranged brother runs into trouble.
Little Duck
2013