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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Night at the Museum
as Taxi Driver
2006
Death of a Dynasty
as Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head
2003
The Perfect Holiday
as J-Jizzy
2007
Universal Remote
as Various
2007
Lottery Ticket
as Semaj
2010
Roll Bounce
as Victor
2005
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
as Big Kid (voice)
2006
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
as Big Kid (voice)
2006
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as Self
2009
CB4
as Gusto
1993
Unearthed
as Hank
2007
The Pompatus of Love
as Saxophone Man
1996
Bar Starz
as Clay the Doorman / Arnie
2008
Lovesick
as Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)
2005
The Landlord
as Hubcap Thief (uncredited)
1970
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
as Jamal
1990
The Players Club
as Brooklyn
1998
Meet the Blacks
as Key Flo
2016
Murder Was the Case
as JC
1995
Frankenhood
as Franklin
2009
TV Appearances
One on One
as Senator Larry Eldredge
2001
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
The Boondocks
2005
Too Late with Adam Carolla
2005
Are We There Yet?
2010
Hawaii Five-0
as Don McKinney
2010
Black Jesus
as Vic
2014
Power
as Marshal Williams
2014
Gotham Comedy Live
as Self - Host
2012
Chappelle's Show
as Weed Smoker (uncredited)
2003
Martin
as Bro Fo' Real
1992
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
1975