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Charlie Murphy

Acting

Born July 12, 1959 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 12, 2017

Also known as Charles Q. Murphy · Charles Murphy

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.

Filmography33 titles

The Boondocks

2005

Chappelle's Show

2003as Weed Smoker (uncredited)

Wild 'N Out

2005

Power

2014as Marshal Williams

Hawaii Five-0

2010as Don McKinney

Martin

1992as Bro Fo' Real

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self (uncredited)

Roll Bounce

2005as Victor

Freaknik: The Musical

2010as (voice)

Night at the Museum

2006as Taxi Driver

Are We There Yet?

Mo' Better Blues

1990as Eggy

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987Producer's Assistant

The Players Club

1998as Brooklyn

Jungle Fever

1991as Livin' Large

The Hustle

2008as Junior Walker

Death of a Dynasty

2003as Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head

Harlem Nights

1989as Jimmy

CB4

1993as Gusto

Black Jesus

2014as Vic

Lottery Ticket

2010as Semaj

Norbit

2007as Floyd the Dog (voice)

Our Family Wedding

2010as T.J.

Paper Soldiers

2002as Detective Johnson

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize

2010as Himself

The Perfect Holiday

2007as J-Jizzy

Vampire in Brooklyn

1995Screenplay, Story

King's Ransom

2005as Herb Clarke

Meet the Blacks

2016as Key Flo

Unearthed

2007as Hank

Bar Starz

2008as Clay the Doorman / Arnie

Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami

2007as Self