Meet Marcus Murphy | Actor, Model, Filmmaker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Marcus Murphy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marcus, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
The habits that has helped me succeed is time management, a great support system, and a great work ethic.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have been in the entertainment industry for 10 years. My first introduction to the entertainment industry was a national print ad sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, bringing awareness of synthetic marijuana known as K2. I was the lead model and due to the print ad it opened the doors for acting. I started out doing background work to have an understanding for being a talent on sets. After a while, my acting coach, award-winning playwright Kelsey Collie and I trained extensively and within a few months, I booked my first job for DCTV for a short film called Through the Eyes of The Children, where I portrayed the lead actor as a drug abusive husband.

What has allowed me to standout in my craft is my work ethic and willingness to learn from the people around me. In order for me to grow not only as an artist but a human is being open minded from the individuals around me providing great knowledge.

One of the proudest moments from my career was being able to do my first Off-Broadway production Until The Flood by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Julie Janson. The experience was amazing and challenged me to new heights I could ever imagine. In addition, I just completed the trailer for an upcoming movie called Beyond The Surface created by Jamal Valentine and Directed by Darryl Jones. I am excited to see the finished product being surrounded by a talented group of artist.

The entertainment industry is not easy and it is an ongoing journey. At this moment I am proud of where I am in my career by believing in myself, staying positive during the times when I did not want to, and my support system keeping me grounded.

The lessons I have learned during my career is building and maintaining great relationships with the people you meet. Be authentic in all you do and remember what is for you, is for you.

What I want the world to know about my brand is I am an artist who takes pride in the arts.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am a D.C. native and the city has so much life outside the typical tourist activities such as visiting the monuments. My ideal itinerary for my friends who visits would start off attending brunch at Bens Next Door on U street because after brunch lots of day parties are occurring afterwards. I like nature so we will definitely do a hike on a trail starting at Stadium Armory and canoeing. To end the week of festivities and exercising we will visit the African American Museum to learn history.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Sidney Poitier is an actor who I admire and lookup to in the entertainment industry. He exudes confidence, stoic demeanor, and a great representation for African American men to have as a role model. Besides, Sidney Poitier my support system has a huge impact in my entertainment career journey by assisting with auditions, words of encouragement, and showing up to events.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-murphy-24691952/

Twitter: Supermanmarc

Facebook: MarcusDevon

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuErnrJ2ny-dscWAVxz8WAw

Other: Tiktok: marcusmurphy19

Image Credits
Tylesa M. Phillips