Campion Murphy began his career in the film and television industry as a Production Assistant with Paramount Studios and Barry & Enright Productions. He then went on to become a Supervising Coordinator in Charge of Video Development at International Video Brokers, and a junior writer/reporter for the Hollywood Reporter where he worked as an assistant to respected film critic Robert Osborne . Murphy then studied acting at the Westside Actors Studios. He continued his studies in acting, as well as producing, directing, and screen-writing, by taking courses at the Hollywood Film School. He also gained experience in front of the camera acting in small parts in various commercials, films, and television shows. Murphy then formed "Tall Tales Entertainment" with Faith Ford , a company that develops and produces feature length and short independent feature films and social issue documentaries for television and theatrical release, as well as one-hour and half-hour scripted and non-scripted television programs that include dramas, reality, and situation comedy shows. Murphy and Ford produced the short film Citation of Merit (1999), which Murphy also directed and wrote. Murphy focuses his attention on producing and writing for feature films, as well as for scripted and non-scripted television programs. Murphy is a member of the Directors Guild.

Brother-in-law of Devon O'Day .