F. Murray Abraham

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 14 films, with $999,260,961 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #3,304)
Best-known acting roles: Grimmel (How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World), Mr. Moustafa (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Cardinal (Robin Hood), Jupiter (Isle of Dogs), Ru'afo (Star Trek: Insurrection)
Most productive collaborators: Wes Anderson, Ralph Fiennes, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Hugo Guinness
Born: October 24, 1939 (86 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting14$480,674,417$518,586,544$999,260,961
Lead Ensemble Member7$253,204,637$285,173,842$538,378,479
Cameo1$1,266,417$0$1,266,417
Inverviewee1$16,164$0$16,164
Leading1$0$0$0
Narrator1$0$0$0
(Unclassified)9$109,733,665$1,647,363$111,381,028

Career Trend

This graph shows F. Murray Abraham’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 906 $253,204,637
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,554 $844,895,300
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,057 $285,173,842
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,576 $805,407,749
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $538,378,479
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,952 $1,650,303,049

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Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel

June 28th, 2014

The Grand Budapest Hotel is the latest film from auteur director, Wes Anderson, and it is also his biggest box office hit. I liked some of his earlier films, but after The Life Aquatic and The Darjeeling Limited, I didn't consider myself a fan of his work. Then I saw The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Moonrise Kingdom and I loved both. Because of this, I was super excited to see The Grand Budapest Hotel and its box office success caused my expectations to rise even more. Did they rise too high? Is this Wes Anderson's best movie, as well as his biggest hit? More...

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Out of This World

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 5, 2025This Ordinary Thing Narrator
Mar 10, 2023The Magic Flute - Das … $141,143$118,747$259,890
Apr 29, 2021Things Heard & Seen Floyd DeBeers
Feb 22, 2019How to Train Your Drag… Grimmel $160,799,505$360,180,396$520,979,901
Nov 21, 2018Robin Hood Cardinal $30,824,628$54,385,384$85,210,012
Mar 23, 2018Isle of Dogs Jupiter $32,015,231$26,641,971$58,657,202
Mar 7, 2014The Grand Budapest Hotel Mr. Moustafa $59,076,019$103,961,642$163,037,661
Dec 6, 2013Inside Llewyn Davis Bud Grossman $13,248,209$19,694,522$32,942,731
Apr 5, 2013Love, Marilyn Himself $16,164$16,164
Mar 8, 2013Dead Man Down Gregor $10,895,295$8,704,679$19,599,974
Jun 10, 2005The Bridge of San Luis… Virrey de Perú $49,981$1,646,784$1,696,765
Apr 19, 2002Joshua Father Tardone $1,366,733$1,366,733
Oct 26, 2001Thirteen Ghosts Cyrus $41,867,960$26,600,000$68,467,960
Dec 19, 2000Finding Forrester Professor Crawford $51,768,623$28,245,000$80,013,623
Jul 14, 1999Muppets From Space Noah $16,304,786$16,304,786
Dec 11, 1998Star Trek: Insurrection Ru'afo $70,187,658$47,612,342$117,800,000
Aug 22, 1997Mimic Dr. Gates $25,514,166$313$25,514,479
Apr 30, 1997Children of the Revolu… Stalin $845,391$845,391
Oct 11, 1996Looking for Richard Himself $1,266,417$1,266,417
Oct 27, 1995Mighty Aphrodite Greek Chorus Leader $6,401,297$19,598,703$26,000,000
Sep 16, 1994Nostradamus Scalinger $364,164$364,164
Apr 15, 1994Surviving the Game Wolfe St. $7,690,013$7,690,013
Jun 18, 1993Last Action Hero John Practice $50,016,394$87,282,095$137,298,489
Feb 5, 1993Loaded Weapon 1 Harold Leacher $27,979,399$27,979,399
Jul 26, 1991Mobsters Arnold Rothstein $20,246,790$20,246,790
Jan 18, 1991Cadence Capt. Garcia $1,935,475$1,935,475
Oct 6, 1989An Innocent Man Virgil Cane $19,397,847$19,397,847
Sep 24, 1986The Name of the Rose Bernardo Gui $7,153,000$7,153,000
Sep 19, 1984Amadeus Antonio Salieri $51,973,029$230,973$52,204,002
Dec 9, 1983Scarface Omar Swarez $45,227,398$20,476,000$65,703,398
1978The Big Fix Epis $12,000,000$12,000,000
Apr 2, 1976All the President’s Men Sergeant Paul Lee… $51,048,435$579$51,049,014
Dec 5, 1973Serpico Detective Partner $27,274,150$27,619$27,301,769
 
Averages $27,254,687$44,744,875$53,235,582
Totals 33 $844,895,300$805,407,749$1,650,303,049


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Mar 10, 2023The Magic Flute - Das … $81,647317$141,143$259,89054.3%
Mar 7, 2014The Grand Budapest Hotel $811,1661,467$59,076,019$163,037,66136.2%
Oct 26, 2001Thirteen Ghosts $15,165,3552,781$41,867,960$68,467,96061.1%
Dec 11, 1998Star Trek: Insurrection $22,052,8362,677$70,187,658$117,800,00059.6%
Aug 22, 1997Mimic $7,818,2082,255$25,514,166$25,514,479100.0%
Oct 27, 1995Mighty Aphrodite $326,494278$6,401,297$26,000,00024.6%
Jun 18, 1993Last Action Hero $15,338,2412,306$50,016,394$137,298,48936.4%
 
Averages $8,799,1351,726$36,172,091$76,911,21153.2%
Totals 7 $253,204,637$538,378,479


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Apr 29, 2021Things Heard & Seen
Feb 22, 2019How to Train Your Drag… $55,022,2454,286$160,799,505$520,979,90130.9%
Nov 21, 2018Robin Hood $9,195,6702,939$30,824,628$85,210,01236.2%
Mar 23, 2018Isle of Dogs $1,620,2941,947$32,015,231$58,657,20254.6%
Dec 6, 2013Inside Llewyn Davis $405,411729$13,248,209$32,942,73140.2%
Mar 8, 2013Dead Man Down $5,345,2502,188$10,895,295$19,599,97455.6%
Dec 19, 2000Finding Forrester $701,2072,002$51,768,623$80,013,62364.7%
Jul 14, 1999Muppets From Space $4,826,0492,266$16,304,786$16,304,786100.0%
Sep 16, 1994Nostradamus $364,164$364,164100.0%
Feb 5, 1993Loaded Weapon 1 $9,202,7222,015$27,979,399$27,979,399100.0%
Sep 19, 1984Amadeus $505,276802$51,973,029$52,204,00299.6%
Dec 9, 1983Scarface $4,597,5361,008$45,227,398$65,703,39868.8%
1978The Big Fix $12,000,000$12,000,000100.0%
Dec 5, 1973Serpico $27,274,150$27,301,76999.9%
 
Averages $9,142,1662,018$36,974,955$76,866,22873.1%
Totals 14 $480,674,417$999,260,961

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 906 $253,204,637
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,536 $480,674,417
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,907 $650,814,147
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,015 $566,446,139
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,401-9,500) 9,434 $167,449,079
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,585 $1,266,417
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,554 $844,895,300
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,057 $285,173,842
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,031 $518,586,544
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 5,101-5,200) 5,154 $418,585,382
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,109 $700,472,182
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 17,801-17,900) 17,870 $103,288,204
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,576 $805,407,749
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 979 $538,378,479
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,304 $999,260,961
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,971 $1,069,399,529
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,051 $1,266,918,321
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) 13,311 $270,737,283
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,658 $1,266,417
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,952 $1,650,303,049
Highest Grossing Stars of 1993 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 73
Highest Grossing Stars of 1994 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 73
Highest Grossing Stars of 1995 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 123 73
Highest Grossing Stars of 1997 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 249 23
Highest Grossing Stars of 1998 at the Domestic Box Office 87 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 1999 at the Domestic Box Office 99 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 2000 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 158 73
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 269 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 269 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 275 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 347 46
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 349 46
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 369 46
Highest Grossing Stars of 2000 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 170 67
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 249 41
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 267 41
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 273 41
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 329 50
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 314 50
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 327 50
Highest Grossing Stars of 2000 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 166 70
Highest Grossing Stars of 2001 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 266 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2002 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 270 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2003 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 276 42
Highest Grossing Stars of 2014 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 317 52
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 304 52
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 336 52
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 735 $157,502,813
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,017 $25,514,166
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 193 $70,187,658
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 601-700) 657 $237,561,187
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,228 $313
Top International Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 201-300) 281 $47,612,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 601-700) 684 $395,064,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,327 $25,514,479
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 201-300) 230 $117,800,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 629 $253,063,494
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Multiple Production Methods Movies 13 $141,143
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 684 $285,055,095
Top International Leading Stars for Multiple Production Methods Movies 27 $118,747
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 664 $538,118,589
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Multiple Production Methods Movies 35 $259,890
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,211 $56,417,691
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 305 $95,701,824
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 366 $59,076,019
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 342 $42,009,103
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 862 $106,880,798
Top International Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 495 $47,612,655
Top International Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 284 $103,961,642
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 501-600) 592 $26,718,747
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 988 $163,298,489
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 404 $143,314,479
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 312 $163,037,661
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 401-500) 468 $68,727,850
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 701-800) 758 $70,328,801
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 641 $50,016,394
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 582 $65,477,316
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 101-200) 182 $67,382,126
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,061 $47,731,089
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 728 $87,282,095
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 258 $123,560,345
Top International Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) 440 $26,600,313
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 928 $118,059,890
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 682 $137,298,489
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 360 $189,037,661
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 201-300) 266 $93,982,439
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,201 $50,016,394
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 463 $132,859,442
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 701-800) 793 $70,187,658
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 904 $87,282,095
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 404 $150,160,658
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) 887 $47,612,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,015 $137,298,489
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 401-500) 433 $283,020,100
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) 872 $117,800,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 701-800) 766 $41,867,960
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 430 $50,016,394
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 402 $70,187,658
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 601-700) 695 $26,600,000
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 297 $87,282,095
Top International Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 457 $47,612,342
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 701-800) 746 $68,467,960
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 363 $137,298,489
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 426 $117,800,000

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