Charlie Murphy

Profile

Charlie Murphy

Acting
Born 1959-07-12 · Died 2017-04-12
1
New 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.

Filmography

48 credits across movies and TV

Night at the Museum
Movie

Night at the Museum

2006 · Taxi Driver

Death of a Dynasty
Movie

Death of a Dynasty

2003 · Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head

The Perfect Holiday
Movie

The Perfect Holiday

2007 · J-Jizzy

Universal Remote
Movie

Universal Remote

2007 · Various

Lottery Ticket
Movie

Lottery Ticket

2010 · Semaj

Roll Bounce
Movie

Roll Bounce

2005 · Victor

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Movie

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006 · Big Kid (voice)

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
Movie

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

2006 · Big Kid (voice)

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Movie

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

2009 · Self

CB4
Movie

CB4

1993 · Gusto

Unearthed
Movie

Unearthed

2007 · Hank

The Pompatus of Love
Movie

The Pompatus of Love

1996 · Saxophone Man

Bar Starz
Movie

Bar Starz

2008 · Clay the Doorman / Arnie

Lovesick
Movie

Lovesick

2005 · Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)

The Landlord
Movie

The Landlord

1970 · Hubcap Thief (uncredited)

The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Movie

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

1990 · Jamal

The Players Club
Movie

The Players Club

1998 · Brooklyn

Meet the Blacks
Movie

Meet the Blacks

2016 · Key Flo

Murder Was the Case
Movie

Murder Was the Case

1995 · JC

Frankenhood
Movie

Frankenhood

2009 · Franklin

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Movie

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012 · Self

The Hustle
Movie

The Hustle

2008 · Junior Walker

Merry F#%$in' Christmas
Movie

Merry F#%$in' Christmas

2005 · Self

Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
Movie

Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize

2010 · Himself

Mo' Better Blues
Movie

Mo' Better Blues

1990 · Eggy

Our Family Wedding
Movie

Our Family Wedding

2010 · T.J.

Jungle Fever
Movie

Jungle Fever

1991 · Livin' Large

Twisted Fortune
Movie

Twisted Fortune

2007 · Angel Robbins

Freaknik: The Musical
Movie

Freaknik: The Musical

2010 · (voice)

The Cookout 2
Movie

The Cookout 2

2011 · Coach Ashmokeem

King's Ransom
Movie

King's Ransom

2005 · Herb Clarke

Paper Soldiers
Movie

Paper Soldiers

2002 · Detective Johnson

Harlem Nights
Movie

Harlem Nights

1989 · Jimmy

Norbit
Movie

Norbit

2007 · Floyd the Dog (voice)

Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami
Movie

Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami

2007 · Self

Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
Movie

Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe

2007 · Griss

One on One
TV

One on One

2001 · Senator Larry Eldredge

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
TV

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out

2005

The Boondocks
TV

The Boondocks

2005

Too Late with Adam Carolla
TV

Too Late with Adam Carolla

2005

Are We There Yet?
TV

Are We There Yet?

2010

Hawaii Five-0
TV

Hawaii Five-0

2010 · Don McKinney

Black Jesus
TV

Black Jesus

2014 · Vic

Power
TV

Power

2014 · Marshal Williams

Gotham Comedy Live
TV

Gotham Comedy Live

2012 · Self - Host

Chappelle's Show
TV

Chappelle's Show

2003 · Weed Smoker (uncredited)

Martin
TV

Martin

1992 · Bro Fo' Real

Saturday Night Live
TV

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self (uncredited)