James Murray Biography

James Murray first came to popularity in 1999, when along with his friends, he formed the comedy troupe, ‘The Tenderloins’, and won the NBC competition show ‘It’s Your Show’. The other members of the troupe include Sal Vulcano, Mike Boccio, and Joe Gatto. Since their formation, they have performed several successful shows.

The group’s most successful show so far is ‘Impractical Jokers,’ which premiered on TrueTV in 2011. The show features the members of the troupe coercing one another to do public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. What differentiates the show from the other prank TV programs is that the members themselves don’t know what pranks they will perform until the last moment. The show has received much popularity and has also been met with positive reviews. It attracted 1.5 million viewers on its premier. This show is aired in many countries and has also been adapted into different versions. It has spawned multiple spin-offs as well. A reality comedy movie, ‘Impractical Jokers Movie,’ is also under production. Despite its popularity worldwide, the show has also earned criticism, with some calling it “childish.”

James Murray has also appeared in a few movies and TV shows. He played a supporting role in the 2017 film ‘My Brother the Time Traveler’ and a guest role in the TV series ‘12 Monkeys’, which was based on the 1995 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt. He also directed the film ‘Damned,’ which was an alternative re-telling of Biblical stories, as narrated by a teenaged Jesus.

He plays the guitar and has been known to write and compose his own music.

James Murray has a passion for charity work and has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including supporting organizations that help children in need.

Despite his busy schedule, James Murray is an avid nature enthusiast and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and exploring the beauty of the natural world.