- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGraeme Murray Walker
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Murray Walker was born on October 10, 1923 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Driving Ambition (1984), Grand Prix (1978) and Formula 1: Championship Edition (1997). He was married to Elizabeth Allen. He died on March 13, 2021 in the UK.
- SpouseElizabeth Allen(1955 - March 13, 2021) (his death)
- Despite making his name commentating on car racing for more than 50 years, he never actually took a driving test himself.
- Legendary and popular former Formula 1 TV commentator, famous for his "Murray-isms" and comical mistakes when commentating.
- Clive James said about Murray Walker's exuberant commentating style: "Even at his quietest, he sounds as if his trousers are on fire".
- Son of motorcycle racer, journalist and fellow broadcaster Graham Walker.
- Retired in 2001 at the age of 77. His last race for ITV was the United States Grand Prix (the penultimate race of the season).
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