Charlie Murphy

Acting

Charlie Murphy

Born 12 July 1959 · New York City, New York, USA · Died 12 April 2017 at 57

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.

Known for

Highlights

Night at the Museum2006 · Film · Taxi Driver
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Don McKinney
Power2014 · Series · Marshal Williams
The Boondocks2005 · Series · Ed Wuncler III (voice)
Chappelle's Show2003 · Series · Weed Smoker (uncredited)
Norbit2007 · Film · Floyd the Dog (voice)

Filmography

Movies

33 films

Meet the Blacks2016 · Film · Key Flo
The Cookout 22011 · Film · Coach Ashmokeem
Lottery Ticket2010 · Film · Semaj
Our Family Wedding2010 · Film · T.J.
Freaknik: The Musical2010 · Film · (voice)
Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize2010 · Film · Writer
Frankenhood2009 · Film · Franklin
The Hustle2008 · Film · Junior Walker
Bar Starz2008 · Film · Clay the Doorman / Arnie
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe2007 · Film · Griss
The Perfect Holiday2007 · Film · J-Jizzy
Twisted Fortune2007 · Film · Angel Robbins
Unearthed2007 · Film · Hank
Universal Remote2007 · Film · Various
Norbit2007 · Film · Floyd the Dog (voice)
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street2006 · Film · Big Kid (voice)
Night at the Museum2006 · Film · Taxi Driver
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness2006 · Film · Big Kid (voice)
Roll Bounce2005 · Film · Victor
King's Ransom2005 · Film · Herb Clarke
Lovesick2005 · Film · Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Death of a Dynasty2003 · Film · Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
Paper Soldiers2002 · Film · Detective Johnson
The Players Club1998 · Film · Brooklyn
The Pompatus of Love1996 · Film · Saxophone Man
Vampire in Brooklyn1995 · Film · Screenplay
Murder Was the Case1995 · Film · JC
CB41993 · Film · Gusto
Jungle Fever1991 · Film · Livin' Large
The Kid Who Loved Christmas1990 · Film · Jamal
Mo' Better Blues1990 · Film · Eggy
Harlem Nights1989 · Film · Jimmy
The Landlord1970 · Film · Hubcap Thief (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

8 shows

Black Jesus2014 · Series · Vic
Power2014 · Series · Marshal Williams
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Don McKinney
Are We There Yet?2010 · Series
The Boondocks2005 · Series · Ed Wuncler III (voice)
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out2005 · Series
Chappelle's Show2003 · Series · Weed Smoker (uncredited)
Martin1992 · Series · Bro Fo' Real