Actor / Actress
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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.
Charlie Murphy is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Are We There Yet? (2010), The Boondocks (2005), King's Ransom (2005), Chappelle's Show (2003), CB4 (1993), Hawaii Five-0 (2010), Saturday Night Live (1975), Power (2014). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2016, including 17 movies and 12 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies17
TV shows12
Active years represented1975–2016
Place of birthNew York City, New York, USA
Died
Also known as
Charles Q. Murphy · Charles Murphy
Known for
TV ShowAre We There Yet?
TV ShowThe Boondocks
MovieKing's Ransom
TV ShowChappelle's Show
MovieCB4
TV ShowHawaii Five-0
TV ShowSaturday Night Live
TV ShowPower
TV ShowMartin
TV ShowNick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
TV ShowOne on One
TV ShowGotham Comedy Live
MovieNight at the Museum
TV ShowBlack Jesus
MovieNorbit
TV ShowToo Late with Adam Carolla
MovieMeet the Blacks
MovieHarlem Nights
MovieLottery Ticket
MovieThugaboo: Sneaker Madness
MovieJungle Fever
MovieEddie Murphy: One Night Only
MovieRoll Bounce
MovieOur Family Wedding
MovieMo' Better Blues
MovieThe Players Club
MovieWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
MovieUnearthed
MovieBar Starz