Murray Gershenz
Murray Gershenz (born May 12, 1922 in Bronx , New York City , † August 28, 2013 in Los Angeles ) was an American actor . The former singer and owner of a record store didn't start acting until he was almost 80 years old.
Life
Murray Gershenz was born in the Bronx on May 12, 1922 and initially worked as a mechanic for the parachute troops during World War II .
After the war he settled in Los Angeles, where he sang as a cantor in various synagogues.
Soon he began collecting records and tapes of all possible genres. Gershenz then opened a record store in West Adams, Los Angeles, where he collected over 300,000 records over the course of his life. His years of efforts to sell this extensive collection were documented by Richard Parks in the 2011 film "Music Man Murray". He eventually sold his records, which were valued at $ 1.5 million, to a New York collector in early 2013.
From 2001 Gershenz appeared as an actor in various television series. Short appearances in movies followed. A nude scene of the almost 90-year-old actor in the comedy film Hangover (2009) became particularly popular .
Gershenz died on August 28, 2013 after a heart attack in Los Angeles at the age of 91. He left three children, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Filmography (selection)
- 2001: Will & Grace (TV series, one episode)
- 2007: In Case of Emergency (TV series, one episode)
- 2007: Pushing Daisies (TV series, one episode)
- 2007-2010: The Sarah Silverman Program. (TV series, six episodes)
- 2008: The Onion Movie
- 2008: Root of All Evil (TV series, one episode)
- 2008: Extreme Movie
- 2009: Groomsman wanted! (I love you, man)
- 2009: Hangover (The Hangover)
- 2010: Mad Men (TV series, one episode)
- 2010: Dr. House ( House , TV series, one episode)
- 2011: 3 blind saints
- 2011: Modern Family (TV series, one episode)
- 2011–2012: Parks and Recreation (TV series, two episodes)
- 2012: Smashed
- 2012: Navy CIS: LA ( NCIS: Los Angeles , TV series, one episode)
- 2012: Raising Hope (TV series, one episode)
- 2012: Karate Chaots ( Kickin 'It , TV series, two episodes)
- 2013: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (The Incredible Burt Wonderstone)
- 2013: Sullivan & Son (TV series, one episode)
- 2013: The Catch
Web links
- Official website murraygershenz.com
- Murray Gershenz in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ 3 Blind Saints - Cast ( Memento from May 22, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) in: blindsaints.com
- ↑ a b c Unpacking Music Man Murray: My visit with one of LA's last great record collectors ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. in: Los Angeles Review of Books, April 21, 2012
- ↑ a b c d e Remembering 'Music Man Murray': Murray Gershenz dies at 91 in: LA Times , August 29, 2013
- ↑ a b The Hangover's scene stealer Murray Gershenz dies from heart attack aged 91 in: Daily Mail , August 30, 2013
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gershenz, Murray |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Music Man Murray (pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 12, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bronx , New York City , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 28, 2013 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , United States |