Sean Murray

November 15, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
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Sean Harland Murray was born on November 15, 1977. He is an American actor widely recognized for his role as Special Agent Timothy McGee on the American T.V. drama series “N.C.I.S.” He spent most of his early childhood moving from one military base to another. His father was a navy captain, which meant that the family had to travel a lot. He has lived in the U.S., Australia, Singapore, and London. Murray has one brother and seven step-siblings.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Sean Harland Murray

Birth date:

November 15, 1977

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

6' 1"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$8 million

Background

Sean Murray was born on November 15, 1977, at the Bethesda Navy Hospital in Maryland. Murray knew early on that he wanted to become an actor. He remembers his childhood spent longing to be a performer and is grateful that his mother encouraged him to pursue his dream. After his mother and father separated, he and his mother moved to Hollywood. At the age of 11, he managed to land a role as an extra in the film “My Blue Heaven” starring Steve Martin and Joan Cusack. His most popular and widely recognized role came later when he was cast as the character Thackery Binx in the feature film “Hocus Pocus.”

Other film roles include those in “This Boy’s Life” and in the short film “Too Romantic.” He also landed many roles in television movies such as: “River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene,” “Trial by Fire,” “Fall into Darkness,” and “Spring Break Lawyer.” His television credits include “Harts of the West,” “JAG,” “The Random Years” and “N.C.I.S.” He has appeared on “N.C.I.S.” since 2003, and his character Special Agent Timothy Farragut “Tim” McGee has been a fan favorite for years. Initially, the character of Tim was meant to be a one-time appearance on the show. The editors, however, had other plans when they decided to bring him back full-time in an alternative episode. He has become a mainstay ever since.

Murray values his time off with his family and this has shaped the way he has taken on projects. He prefers to do projects that enable him to focus on his family more. He is married to Carrie James, a teacher. They have two children, Caitlyn and River.

Career timeline

1991

His First T.V. Movie

Murray lands his first made-for-television movie titled "Backfield in Motion."

1992

His Part in a Short Film

Murray is cast as Tim in the dramatic short film "Too Romantic" created by Todd Field.

1993

His Big Screen Role

Murray plays the character Thackery Binx in the movie "Hocus Pocus.”

1994

His Role in a Western

Murray plays a supporting role in the comedy/Western series "Harts of the West."

1996—2001

His Stint in "JAG"

Murray appears in six episodes of the T.V. series "JAG" playing the character of Danny Walden.

2003

He is Cast in "N.C.I.S."

Murray is cast as Timothy McGee in the popular television series "N.C.I.S."

Why We Love Sean Murray

It's a family affair for Murray
His personal life and private life merge on the set. His family has been involved in his work in various areas of the industry, from production to supporting roles.
He takes fatherhood very seriously
Murray shifted his priorities when he became a father. Since joining the cast of "N.C.I.S.," he has taken on only a handful of projects so he can focus on his family.
He's a cool dad
Not only does he support his daughter's acting aspirations but he also takes her to concerts. Both father and daughter can be found headbanging to their favorite bands like System of a Down.

5 Surprising Facts

He’s a fan of David Lynch
Murray is a huge fan of famous filmmaker, actor, and writer David Lynch.
A youth actor nomination
Murray was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actor — Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy for his role in “Hocus Pocus.”
He’s a fan of electronic music
Murray's musical genre of choice is electronic and his favorite artists are Aphex Twin and Drexciya.
His stars with his stepsister
His real-life stepsister Troian Bellisario plays his sister in "N.C.I.S.".
All in the family
His stepfather Donald P. Bellisario is the creator and producer of "N.C.I.S."