Murray Head

Early Life and Education

Murray Seafield St George Head was born on March 5, 1946, in London, England, to Seafield Laurence Stewart Murray Head, a documentary filmmaker, and Helen Shingler, an actress known for her role in the BBC adaptation of the Maigret novels. Growing up in a creative environment, he was educated at the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and Hampton School, later attending Chiswick Polytechnic in the early 1960s.

Career

Murray Head's career began in the mid-1960s when he secured a recording contract in London and briefly hosted the television pop show "Now!" alongside Michael Palin. His breakthrough came when he was cast as Judas Iscariot in the original concept album of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which led to his hit song "Superstar" reaching No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971. He made his film debut in "The Family Way" (1966) and starred in the Oscar-nominated film "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (1971). Despite a lull in public attention during the late 1970s, he continued to release music, including the notable single "Say It Ain't So, Joe" in 1975. Head's career saw a resurgence in 1984 with his participation in various musical projects and performances.

Personal Life

Murray Head married Susan Ellis Jones in 1972, and they had two daughters before divorcing in 1992. In 2019, he married Lindy Ross, marking a new chapter in his personal life. Throughout his career, Head has remained active in music and television, continuing to perform and record, showcasing his enduring talent as both an actor and a singer.