J. F. Murray is an Irish writer based in Gibbstown, a small Gaeltacht area in County Meath. From the age of sixteen, Murray began writing screenplays and directing short films, which led to a Most Original Award at Fresh Film Festival. After graduating from Trinity College, Murray moved to Los Angeles and began working as a digital content specialist. When the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, Murray was determined to use the lockdown as an opportunity to pursue storytelling full-time and fell in love with writing again. Murray has also gained a following on TikTok (@j.f.murray) with a unique brand of comedy sketches.