James Murray is an American actor, producer, and comedian who rose to notoriety as a member of the comic group The Tenderloins. In 2011, he joined TruTV’s Impractical Jokers as a cast member.
James Murray’s Childhood
James Murray was born James Stephen Murray on May 1, 1976, in Staten Island, New York City, New York State, United States of America. He graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School in 1994. He went on to Georgetown University, where he earned a BA in English in 1998.
James Murray’s Professional Life
With his companions, Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto, and Sal Vulcano, James Murray, also known as Murray among his friends, established the Tenderloins. The group began as a sketch comedy troupe. They met in a Staten Island high school for the first time. The duo got its big break when they won a $100,000 cash prize in an NBC YouTube video competition. Following this, the trio launched a television show called Impractical Jokers on TruTV in 2011, which led to a slew of opportunities.
This TV show launched his career. He went on to star in a number of additional television shows and films after that. Impractical Jokers: After Party, Impractical Jokers: Jokers Wild, Impractical Jokers: Inside Joke, Impractical Jokers: One Night at the Grand, My Brother the Time Traveler, 12 Monkeys, and The Tenderloins are the titles of the films. Murray has also directed films such as Standups in Love, Superdude & Friend, The Little Slutty Mermaid, and Criss-Cross.
James Murray’s net worth is estimated to be in the millions of dollars.
James Murray is the wealthiest of the Impractical Jokers’ four comedians. The Impractical Jokers have a total net worth of around $2.4 million. James Murray’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. His pay, however, remains unknown. Murray rose to fame and money as a result of the television show Impractical Jokers. Brian Michael and Joe Gatto, two of his Tenderloins’ buddies, each have a net worth of $500,000, while Sal Vulcano has a net worth of $400,000.
Personal Life of James Murray
In a church surrounded by family and close friends, James Murray married Sal Vulcano’s sister Jenna Vulcano in 2014. Jenna Vulcano was also a member of the group of impractical jokers. On the other hand, contrary to popular belief, their wedding did not last long; in fact, they were only married for a week. Within 24 hours of getting married, Murray and Vulcano were divorced. Murray is a proud gay man. In 2016, his friend Sal Vulcano came out as gay on a talk program, which inspired Murray to come out as gay as well. Vulcano then admitted that he was not gay and was only trying to persuade Murray to help him come out.
Body Dimensions
5 feet 11 inches tall
Date of Birth: | 1976, May-1 |
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Age: | 45 years old |
Birth Nation: | United States of America |
Height: | 5 Feet 11 Inch |
Name | James Murray |
Birth Name | James Stephen Murray |
Nick Name | Murray |
Nationality | American |
Birth Place/City | Staten Island, New York City, New York |
Ethnicity | English |
Profession | Actor, Producer, and Comedian |
Net Worth | $1 million |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Married | Yes |
Married to | Jenna Vulcano |
Children | None |
Divorce | Jenna Vulcano (2014) |
Education | Georgetown University |
Online Presence | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook |
TV Show | Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes, Impractical Jokers Practically Live Tour Special |