title: Karen Murphy (producer)
text: # Karen Murphy (producer)
  
  Karen Murphy is an American film producer. She frequently collaborates with writer/director Christopher Guest.
  
  ## Films
  
  She was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
  
  ### Film
  
  | Year | Film | Credit |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | |
  | 1986 | True Stories | Co-producer |
  | 1989 | Drugstore Cowboy | |
  | 1992 | The Cutting Edge | |
  | 1993 | Twenty Bucks | |
  | 1995 | Magic in the Water | Executive producer |
  | 1996 | Waiting for Guffman | |
  | 2000 | Best in Show | |
  | 2003 | A Mighty Wind | |
  | 2006 | For Your Consideration | |
  | 2016 | Mascots | |
  
  ### Television
  
  | Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1976 | TVTV Looks at the Academy Awards | Production | Television special |
  | 1999 | D.O.A. | | Television film |
  | 2012 | Playhouse Presents | Executive producer | |
  | 2013 | Family Tree | Executive producer | Documentary |
  