William James Murray is an American actor and comedian, known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Murray in 2018
Murray (right) with Paul Binder in 1989
Murray at the Get Low premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009
Murray in 2013
Deadpan, dry humour, or dry-wit humour is the deliberate display of emotional neutrality or no emotion, commonly as a form of comedic delivery to contrast with the ridiculousness or absurdity of the subject matter. The delivery is meant to be blunt, ironic, laconic, or apparently unintentional.
Rat Pack comedians Joey Bishop and Brad Jewell, noted for their deadpan style, with Jennie and Terrie Frankel (Doublemint Twins), Sig Sakowicz, Tony Diamond, Sara Sue, Tippi Hedren and Mel Bishop