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

Mo' Better Blues

Mo' Better Blues

1990

as Eggy

Our Family Wedding

Our Family Wedding

2010

as T.J.

Meet the Blacks

Meet the Blacks

2016

as Key Flo

Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever

1991

as Livin' Large

Lottery Ticket

Lottery Ticket

2010

as Semaj

Roll Bounce

Roll Bounce

2005

as Victor

The Landlord

The Landlord

1970

as Hubcap Thief (uncredited)

CB4

CB4

1993

as Gusto

King's Ransom

King's Ransom

2005

as Herb Clarke

The Hustle

The Hustle

2008

as Junior Walker

The Players Club

The Players Club

1998

as Brooklyn

Death of a Dynasty

Death of a Dynasty

2003

as Dick James / Dukey Man / Sock Head

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006

as Big Kid (voice)

Paper Soldiers

Paper Soldiers

2002

as Detective Johnson

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

as Self

The Perfect Holiday

The Perfect Holiday

2007

as J-Jizzy

Unearthed

Unearthed

2007

as Hank