James Murray, 1975
Actors · January 22, 1975
James Murray
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James Murray is 51 years old, born January 22, 1975 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
James Murray played Stephen Hart in the sci-fi series Primeval and later became known for roles in Cucumber, McDonald & Dodds, and The Crown, where he portrayed Prince Andrew. Born in England in 1975, Murray is also a river conservationist and wild salmon advocate who founded Activist Anglers. With his wife Sarah Parish, he established The Murray Parish Trust in 2014 to support paediatric facilities, raising over £5 million. Both received MBE honours in 2025. As an Aquarius, Murray channels his energy into activism alongside acting.
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Biography
James Murray is an English actor, artist, and river conservationist born on 22 January 1975. His television breakthrough came as Stephen Hart in Primeval (2007–2008), followed by roles as Niles Pottinger in Defiance (2014), Daniel Coltrane in Cucumber (2015), Chief Superintendent John Houseman in McDonald & Dodds (2020–2021), Prince Andrew in The Crown (2022–2023), and Colonel Neil "Chick" Harding in Masters of the Air (2024). Beyond screen work, Murray gained recognition for campaigning to protect British rivers and advocating for wild salmon conservation. He currently serves as Deputy Chair for River Action and founded Activist Anglers in 2023. With his wife Sarah Parish, Murray established The Murray Parish Trust in 2014 as a memorial to their daughter Ella-Jayne; the charity has raised more than £5 million for paediatric facilities. Both were appointed MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours in recognition of their charitable work. As an Aquarius born in January, Murray reflects the sign's humanitarian drive—balancing creative performance with environmental and social justice activism. His life-path number 9 aligns with his completion-oriented approach to long-form television roles and legacy-building philanthropy.
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Trivia
- Murray and his wife Sarah Parish co-founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014 in memory of their daughter Ella-Jayne, raising over £5 million for paediatric facilities.
- He founded Activist Anglers in 2023 and currently serves as Deputy Chair for River Action, focusing on British river conservation and wild salmon advocacy.
- Both James Murray and Sarah Parish were appointed MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for their charitable and conservation efforts.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. James Murray often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Murray?
- James Murray is 51 years old (born January 22, 1975).
- When is James Murray's birthday?
- James Murray was born on January 22, 1975.
- What is James Murray's zodiac sign?
- James Murray is a Aquarius, born January 22, 1975.
- What is James Murray's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Murray was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is James Murray from?
- James Murray is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Murray do?
- James Murray is a actor.
- Is James Murray still alive?
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