
Ryan Murphy
American director, creator and producer
- Age
- 60years old
- Full name
- Ryan Patrick Murphy
- Born
- 9 November 1965Indianapolis, Indiana
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1999–2025
Known for
About Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy is an American director, creator and producer. They were born on 9 November 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their career spans 26 titles, among them American Horror Story (2011), American Horror Stories (2021) and Glee (2009).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Ryan Murphy is Popular (1999); in all, 11 films and 15 TV shows over 26 years. They have worked as creator in 12, producer in 10, director in 5, writer in 4 and actor in 3. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is American Horror Story (2011), with 254 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 13 titles. The person they have worked with most is Julia Roberts, on 3 films, among them Eat Pray Love and The Prom.
Latest work
Full filmography (26)- 2024–
Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV
Peatón, 1 episode
- 2023
- 2022
The Watcher TV
Creator
- 2022
- 2021–
American Horror Stories TV
Creator
- 2020
- 2020
- 2020
Ratched TV
Director
Where to watch Ryan Murphy
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2014
- 2010
- 2011
- 2020
- 2014
- 2023
- 2022
- 2020
The best Ryan Murphy films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Glee: The 3D Concert Movie 2011
- American Sniper 2014
- The Prom 2020
- Eat Pray Love 2010
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Golden Globes (1944–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Golden Globes 1 win1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 2 wins7 nominations
Has worked with
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Julia Roberts 3 films together Eat Pray Love, The Prom and 1 more
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Brad Pitt 3 films together Eat Pray Love, The Normal Heart and 1 more
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Jason Blum 3 films together The Normal Heart, Mr. Harrigan's Phone and 1 more
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Dede Gardner 3 films together Eat Pray Love, The Normal Heart and 1 more
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Denis O'Hare 2 films together The Normal Heart and The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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Gwyneth Paltrow 2 films together Glee: The 3D Concert Movie and Running With Scissors
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Matt Bomer 2 films together The Normal Heart and The Boys in the Band
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Jim Parsons 2 films together The Normal Heart and The Boys in the Band
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Andrew Rannells 2 films together The Prom and The Boys in the Band
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Jonathan Groff 2 films together American Sniper and The Normal Heart
Ryan Murphy videos
All (1)Questions about Ryan Murphy
How old is Ryan Murphy?
Ryan Murphy is 60 years old: born on 9 November 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What are the best Ryan Murphy films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Ryan Murphy films are Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011, 7.9), American Sniper (2014, 6.6) and The Prom (2020, 6.3).
How many films and TV shows has Ryan Murphy been in?
MovieNCo lists 11 films and 15 TV shows for Ryan Murphy, from Popular (1999) to 9-1-1: Lone Star (2025).
How many awards has Ryan Murphy won?
Ryan Murphy has won 3 awards from 8 nominations. By award: Golden Globes, 1 of 1; Emmy Awards, 2 of 7. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Ryan Murphy's star sign?
Ryan Murphy is a Scorpio: born on 9 November.
Page reviewed on 15 July 2025.














