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Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Acting1959New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Charles Quinton 'Charlie' Murphy (July 12, 1959 - April 12, 2017) was an American actor, comedian, and writer famous for being a cast member and writer on the Comedy Central sketch-comedy series Chappelle's Show. He is also known for his work with his younger brother, actor/comedian Eddie Murphy.

He died from leukemia on April 12, 2017, aged 57 in Brooklyn.

Acting History

2017
Power
TVas Marshal Williams• 10 eps
2016
Meet the Blacks
as Key Flo
2014
Black Jesus
TVas Vic
2013
Hawaii Five-0
TVas Don McKinney• 1 eps
Gotham Comedy Live
TVas Self - Host• 1 eps
2012
2011
The Cookout 2
as Coach Ashmokeem
2010
2009
Frankenhood
as Franklin
2008
The Hustle
as Junior Walker
Bar Starz
as Clay the Doorman / Arnie
2007
Unearthed
as Hank
Norbit
as Floyd the Dog (voice)
Twisted Fortune
as Angel Robbins
Norbit
Screenplay
Norbit
Story
2006
Night at the Museum
as Taxi Driver
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
as Big Kid (voice)
2005
Roll Bounce
as Victor
King's Ransom
as Herb Clarke
Lovesick
as Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)
2004
One on One
TVas Senator Larry Eldredge• 1 eps
2003
Death of a Dynasty
as Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
Chappelle's Show
TVas Weed Smoker (uncredited)• 9 eps
2002
Paper Soldiers
as Detective Johnson
1998
The Players Club
as Brooklyn
1996
The Pompatus of Love
as Saxophone Man
1995
Martin
TVas Bro Fo' Real• 1 eps
1993
CB4
as Gusto
1991
Jungle Fever
as Livin' Large
1990
1989
1987
Beverly Hills Cop II
Producer's Assistant
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self (uncredited)
1970
The Landlord
as Hubcap Thief (uncredited)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/12/1959
Day of Death
4/12/2017
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA