Acting
Charlie Murphy
Born 1959-07-12
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Charlie Murphy
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Night at the Museum
2006
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Hawaii Five-0
2010
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Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
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Norbit
2007
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Power
2014
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The Boondocks
2005
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Vampire in Brooklyn
1995
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Chappelle's Show
2003
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Harlem Nights
1989
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (55 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Meet the Blacks | Key Flo | Movie | 2016 |
 | Black Jesus | Vic | TV Series | 2014 |
 | Power | Marshal Williams | TV Series | 2014 |
 | Gotham Comedy Live | Self - Host | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Eddie Murphy: One Night Only | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | The Cookout 2 | Coach Ashmokeem | Movie | 2011 |
 | Hawaii Five-0 | Don McKinney | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Lottery Ticket | Semaj | Movie | 2010 |
 | Are We There Yet? | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Our Family Wedding | T.J. | Movie | 2010 |
 | Freaknik: The Musical | (voice) | Movie | 2010 |
 | Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize | Himself | Movie | 2010 |
| Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize | Writer | Movie | 2010 |
 | Frankenhood | Franklin | Movie | 2009 |
 | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | Self | Movie | 2009 |
 | The Hustle | Junior Walker | Movie | 2008 |
 | Bar Starz | Clay the Doorman / Arnie | Movie | 2008 |
 | Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe | Griss | Movie | 2007 |
 | The Perfect Holiday | J-Jizzy | Movie | 2007 |
| Twisted Fortune | Angel Robbins | Movie | 2007 | |
 | Unearthed | Hank | Movie | 2007 |
 | Universal Remote | Various | Movie | 2007 |
 | Norbit | Floyd the Dog (voice) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami | Self | Movie | 2007 |
| Norbit | Screenplay | Movie | 2007 |
| Norbit | Story | Movie | 2007 |
 | Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street | Big Kid (voice) | Movie | 2006 |
 | Night at the Museum | Taxi Driver | Movie | 2006 |
 | Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | Big Kid (voice) | Movie | 2006 |
 | Merry F#%$in' Christmas | Self | Movie | 2005 |
 | The Boondocks | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Roll Bounce | Victor | Movie | 2005 |
| Too Late with Adam Carolla | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 | |
 | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 |
 | King's Ransom | Herb Clarke | Movie | 2005 |
 | Lovesick | Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy) | Movie | 2005 |
 | Death of a Dynasty | Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head | Movie | 2003 |
 | Chappelle's Show | Weed Smoker (uncredited) | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Paper Soldiers | Detective Johnson | Movie | 2002 |
| Paper Soldiers | Writer | Movie | 2002 |
 | One on One | Senator Larry Eldredge | TV Series | 2001 |
 | The Players Club | Brooklyn | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Pompatus of Love | Saxophone Man | Movie | 1996 |
 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Screenplay | Movie | 1995 |
| Vampire in Brooklyn | Story | Movie | 1995 |
 | Murder Was the Case | JC | Movie | 1995 |
 | CB4 | Gusto | Movie | 1993 |
 | Martin | Bro Fo' Real | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Jungle Fever | Livin' Large | Movie | 1991 |
 | The Kid Who Loved Christmas | Jamal | Movie | 1990 |
 | Mo' Better Blues | Eggy | Movie | 1990 |
 | Harlem Nights | Jimmy | Movie | 1989 |
 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Producer's Assistant | Movie | 1987 |
 | Saturday Night Live | Self (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Landlord | Hubcap Thief (uncredited) | Movie | 1970 |