Murray Bauman

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Murray Bauman
Biographical information
Status	Alive
Occupation	Investigative Journalist for Chicago Sun-Times (formerly) Freelance Investigator
Physical information
Eye color	Hazel
Hair color	Brown
Portrayal
Main actor	Brett Gelman
Episodes	9, 13, 14, 17

“

Your priest, your postman, your teacher, the world at large. They won't believe any of this. — Murray Bauman

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Murray Bauman is a recurring character in the second season of Stranger Things. He is a private investigator who was hired by the Hollands to investigate their daughter's disappearance.

Quick Answers

Who is the actor that plays the character Murray Bauman in Stranger Things?

The character Murray Bauman in Stranger Things is portrayed by the American actor and comedian Brett Gelman.

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What was Murray Bauman's profession before he started investigating Barbara's disappearance?

Before Murray Bauman started investigating Barbara's disappearance in the series 'Stranger Things', he was an investigative journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Known as the 'conspiracy theorist' or 'bald guy' from Stranger Things, Murray was hired by Barbara's parents who were desperate to find out what happened to their daughter.

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What conclusions did Murray Bauman draw from the events in Hawkins?

Murray Bauman, the conspiracy theorist from Stranger Things, concluded that the strange events in Hawkins were evidence of a full-scale Russian invasion. This conclusion was drawn from his investigation into the disappearance of Barbara Holland, which led him to discover leads about a mysterious girl with a shaved head. Despite his attempts to convince others, his theories were often dismissed, notably by the chief of Hawkins police, Jim Hopper.

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What role does Murray Bauman play in the series Stranger Things?

Murray Bauman, played by Brett Gelman, is a significant character in the series Stranger Things. Introduced in the second season, he becomes a main character from the fourth season onward. Murray is a former investigative journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times, who was hired by the Hollands to investigate a mystery. Known for his fiery speeches and strong personality, he's often referred to as the 'conspiracy theorist' or 'bald guy' from Stranger Things. He's also a heavy drinker with a fondness for music from the 1930s-1950s, such as Billie Holiday.

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Does the character Murray Bauman die in the series Stranger Things?

No, the character Murray Bauman, also known as the 'bald guy' or 'conspiracy theorist' from Stranger Things, does not die in the series. He is alive and continues to play a significant role in the storyline.

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History

Background

Murray was originally an investigative journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times. At some point, he became a freelance investigator and was hired by Mr. and Mrs. Holland to investigate Barbara Holland's disappearance.

Season Two

On the morning of October 30, 1984, Murray met Jim Hopper outside the police station where he tried to convince Hopper of a Russian spy presence in Hawkins. Hopper initially dismissed him, but once he mentioned a theoretical “Russian girl with psionic abilities”, Hopper agreed to give Murray five minutes to talk.

Murray told Hopper of how he had spoken to a former Bradley's Big Buy employee who claimed to have witnessed a girl smash the front doors with only her mind. He also told of how a co-worker of Ted Wheeler said he claimed to have harbored a “Russian” girl with a shaved head in his basement, but later retracted this claim. These reports led Murray to believe that, not only were there Russian spies in Hawkins, but they were responsible for the disappearance of Barbara Holland. As Murray was talking, Hopper received a phone call and had to leave, cutting their time short.

Hoping to find a way to expose Hawkins National Laboratory, Nancy and Jonathan traveled to Murray's residence. After listening to their tape recording of Dr. Owens, Murray told them it wouldn't be enough evidence as it could easily be destroyed. He then proposed to Nancy and Jonathan that they “water down” their story in order to make it more appealing to the public. After altering their story to say that Barb died from a chemical leak originating from the lab, they placed the evidence in several envelopes to be sent to the Chicago Sun-Times.

A month later, Murray watched as military personnel left the shutdown Hawkins National Laboratory.

Memorable Quotes

• "Those people... They're not wired like me and you, okay? They don't spend their lives trying to get a look at what's behind the curtain. They like the curtain."
• "So Jonathan, how was the pull-out?"

Appearances

Season Two appearances
MADMAX	Trick or Treat, Freak	The Pollywog
Will the Wise	Dig Dug	The Spy
The Lost Sister	The Mind Flayer	The Gate

Behind the scenes

The character was first revealed as a new addition to Season 2 in an article by The Hollywood Reporter on November 18, 2016, in which he was described as "a disgraced journalist-turned-conspiracy theorist who is investigating a cold case in Hawkins." It was announced that actor-comedian Brett Gelman had been cast to portray Bauman.