Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1959-07-12
- Day of Death2017-04-12 (57 years)
- Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
- Also Known AsCharles Q. MurphyCharles Murphy
Charlie 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.
Acting Career
- 2016
Meet the Blacks
As: Key Flo
- 2014
Black Jesus
As: Vic
- 2014
Power
As: Marshal Williams
- 2011
The Cookout 2
As: Coach Ashmokeem
- 2010
Hawaii Five-0
As: Don McKinney
- 2010
Lottery Ticket
As: Semaj
- 2010
Our Family Wedding
As: T.J.
- 2010
Freaknik: The Musical
As: (voice)
2009Frankenhood
As: Franklin
2008The Hustle
As: Junior Walker
2008Bar Starz
As: Clay the Doorman / Arnie
2007Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
As: Griss
2007The Perfect Holiday
As: J-Jizzy
2007Unearthed
As: Hank
- 2007
Norbit
As: Floyd the Dog (voice)
2007Universal Remote
As: Various
2006Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
As: Big Kid (voice)
- 2006
Night at the Museum
As: Taxi Driver
2006Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
As: Big Kid (voice)
2005Roll Bounce
As: Victor
2005King's Ransom
As: Herb Clarke
2005Lovesick
As: Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)
2003Death of a Dynasty
As: Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
2003Chappelle's Show
As: Weed Smoker (uncredited)
2002Paper Soldiers
As: Detective Johnson
2001One on One
As: Senator Larry Eldredge
1998The Players Club
As: Brooklyn
1996The Pompatus of Love
As: Saxophone Man
1993CB4
As: Gusto
- 1991
Jungle Fever
As: Livin' Large
1990The Kid Who Loved Christmas
As: Jamal
1990Mo' Better Blues
As: Eggy
- 1989
Harlem Nights
As: Jimmy
1970The Landlord
As: Hubcap Thief (uncredited)