Stephen Samuel Kahan (August 6, 1939 – August 4, 2019) was an American character actor, best known for playing Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon film series.

Life and career

Kahan appeared in many films, most prominently those of director Richard Donner, his late cousin. His best-known film role is in the Lethal Weapon film franchise as Capt. Ed Murphy. His first feature film role was in Donner's Superman (1978) as Armus, a detective tracking Lex Luthor's activity. The character was named after Burton Armus, a technical advisor who worked on the television show Kojak with Donner.

Kahan's last acting role was in 2006. Kahan died on August 4, 2019, at the age of 79.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1978 Superman Armus, police detective (Metropolis)
1980 Inside Moves Burt
1982 The Toy State Trooper
1987 Lethal Weapon Capt. Ed Murphy
1988 Scrooged Technician
1989 Lethal Weapon 2 Capt. Ed Murphy
1990 Predator 2 Sergeant Neal Reeger
1992 Radio Flyer Coffee Shop Manager
1992 Dead On: Relentless II Ibsen
1992 Lethal Weapon 3 Capt. Ed Murphy
1993 Warlock: The Armageddon Will Travis
1993 Demolition Man Captain Healy
1994 The Favor Helpful Fisherman
1994 Maverick Dealer
1995 Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Captain Nilson
1995 Assassins Alan Branch
1997 Conspiracy Theory Mr. Wilson
1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Capt. Ed Murphy
2001 Out Cold Powder Room Bartender
2003 Timeline Baker
2006 16 Blocks Restaurant Owner

References

  1. ^ "Stephen Samuel Kahan 1939–2019". Forever Missed. Retrieved 24 October 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Kahan
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