Jonathan McMurtry

Actor · Born June 30, 1937 (89) · Wichita Heights, Kansas

Jonathan McMurtry was a brilliant stage actor, appearing in all 37 plays credited to William Shakespeare, while also elevating guest roles on popular television shows such as Cheers, Wings, and Modern Family. He was also a teacher and mentor, a respected member of the global Shakespeare theater community.

Where can I watch Jonathan McMurtry's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Jonathan McMurtry's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

11 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

Modern Family(2009)
Show 1 episode · as Ed
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
Eli Stone(2008)
Show 1 episode · as Shop Owner
Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows
Best Laid Plans(1999)
as Vet
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
The Settlement(1999)
as Dr. Van Buren
Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films
The Naked Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 1 episode · as The Counselor
Frasier(1993)
Show 1 episode · as Reynolds
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows
Wings(1990)
Show 2 episodes · as Inspector Hanson
Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows
Little Nikita(1988)
as Tour Boat Guide
Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
The Skin of Our Teeth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Mr. Fitzpatrick
Cheers(1982)
Show 2 episodes · as Jim Montgomery
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows
American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Show 1 episode · as Mr. Fitzpatrick

Career shape

Film career

19881999

Peak 1999 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.