Stand-up comedian · Princeton, NJ

James Murray

Also known as Murr

Who James Murray is

James Murray is a comedian, writer and executive producer best known as 'Murr' on Impractical Jokers, the hidden-camera comedy series on truTV and TBS that he makes with his lifelong friends and comedy troupe The Tenderloins, who also starred in TBS's The Misery Index. He takes the show to the stage in Murr Live, an interactive stand-up show of stories, never-before-seen Impractical Jokers videos and Impractical Jokers games played with the audience, and has toured venues including Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena in London.

Originally from Staten Island and based in Princeton, New Jersey, he spent a decade as Senior Vice President of Development at NorthSouth Productions and is president of Impractical Productions. He is also a novelist, co-writing the Awakened series, The Stowaway, Don't Move and You Better Watch Out with Darren Wearmouth and the Area 51 Interns books for young readers with Carsen Smith.

James Murray tour dates 2026–27

18 shows from 23 October 2026 to 6 February 2027 in Seattle, Raleigh, St. Louis, Fort Wayne and 2 more cities.

6 more dates, to 6 February 2027

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At a glance

Based in
Princeton, NJ
On screen
Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index
Next on stage
23 October 2026 — Emerald City Comedy Club, Seattle, WA
Official site
jamesmurrayofficial.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Comedians like James Murray

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Questions and answers

Where is James Murray performing next?

Friday 23 October 2026, 7:00 PM at Emerald City Comedy Club, Seattle, WA, then 17 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 18 shows from 23 October 2026 to 6 February 2027 in Seattle, Raleigh, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index.

Where are they based?

Princeton, NJ, as their record gives it.

Who are some comedians like them?

Joe Gatto (also in Impractical Jokers), Sal Vulcano (also in Impractical Jokers), Annie Lederman (also in Impractical Jokers), Mike Finoia (also in Impractical Jokers) and Reggie Conquest (also in Impractical Jokers).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026