Sean Patrick Murphy

Acting

Sean Patrick Murphy

Sean Patrick Murphy (born 1971) is an American actor, writer, and producer. A graduate of Marquette University's College of Communication (1994), he is best known for playing the Shuttle Co-Pilot in Avatar (2009) and for starring in and writing the web series Poop Notice (2013–2015). He has been married to Jennifer Simpson since 21 September 2002. His filmography includes: Avatar (2009) (Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington); Thank You for Smoking (2005) (Aaron Eckhart, Jamie Foxx); The House (2017) (Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler); Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman (2000) (Erica Cerra, Robert Hays); For All Mankind (2023–2024) (Joshua Malina, Jodi Balfour); Matlock (2026) (John Stamos, Sophia Mitri Schloss); NCIS: Los Angeles (2013–2016) (Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah); The West Wing (1999) (Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill).

Known for

Highlights

Avatar2009 · Film · Shuttle Co-Pilot
Scorpion2014 · Series · Agent #2
Bones2005 · Series · Forensic Agent
NCIS2003 · Series · Arnold Craig
Thank You for Smoking2005 · Film · Reporter #2
For All Mankind2019 · Series · Nate Lowry

Filmography

Movies

9 films

The House2017 · Film · Sparky
Car Dogs2016 · Film · Max
California Winter2015 · Film · Ken Richmond
Avatar2009 · Film · Shuttle Co-Pilot
Thank You for Smoking2005 · Film · Reporter #2
Rennie's Landing2001 · Film · Police Officer #3
All You Need2001 · Film · Chuck Starnes
Suspended Animation2001 · Film · Fred Phelps
Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman2000 · Film · Captain Fun

Filmography

Series

11 shows

Imperfect Women2026 · Series · Detective Daniel Jenkins
Matlock2024 · Series · DHS Attorney Tanner Stokes
Big Shot2021 · Series · Referee
For All Mankind2019 · Series · Nate Lowry
Scorpion2014 · Series · Agent #2
NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · Series · LAPD Officer
Pepper Dennis2006 · Series · Guy Dardin
Bones2005 · Series · Forensic Agent
NCIS2003 · Series · Arnold Craig
The West Wing1999 · Series · Floor Manager
Kenan & Kel1996 · Series · Officer