Charlie Murphy

1959-07-12 – 2017-04-12 (age 57) New York City, New York, USA

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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.

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Charlie Murphy

Known For

Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum

2006

as Taxi Driver

Norbit

Norbit

2007

as Floyd the Dog (voice)

Harlem Nights

Harlem Nights

1989

as Jimmy

The Players Club

The Players Club

1998

as Brooklyn

Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever

1991

as Livin' Large

Roll Bounce

Roll Bounce

2005

as Victor

CB4

CB4

1993

as Gusto

Lottery Ticket

Lottery Ticket

2010

as Semaj

Our Family Wedding

Our Family Wedding

2010

as T.J.

Bar Starz

Bar Starz

2008

as Clay the Doorman / Arnie

Mo' Better Blues

Mo' Better Blues

1990

as Eggy

Meet the Blacks

Meet the Blacks

2016

as Key Flo

The Landlord

The Landlord

1970

as Hubcap Thief (uncredited)

Universal Remote

Universal Remote

2007

as Various

Unearthed

Unearthed

2007

as Hank

King's Ransom

King's Ransom

2005

as Herb Clarke

Paper Soldiers

Paper Soldiers

2002

as Detective Johnson

The Hustle

The Hustle

2008

as Junior Walker

Death of a Dynasty

Death of a Dynasty

2003

as Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

2009

as Self