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.
Acted in 39
2010s
- 2016
- 2014
- 2011
The Cookout 2
Coach Ashmokeem
- 2010
Freaknik: The Musical
(voice)
2000s
- 2009
Frankenhood
Franklin
- 2008
The Hustle
Junior Walker
Bar Starz
Clay the Doorman / Arnie
- 2007
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
Griss
Universal Remote
Various
- 2006
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Big Kid (voice)
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
Big Kid (voice)
- 2005
Lovesick
Damian (as Charles Q. Murphy)
- 2003
- 2002
Paper Soldiers
Detective Johnson
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
The Pompatus of Love
Saxophone Man
- 1995
Murder Was the Case
JC
- 1993
CB4
Gusto
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Jamal
1980s
- 1989
1970s
- 1970
The Landlord
Hubcap Thief (uncredited)
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2010
Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
Writer
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
Paper Soldiers
Writer
1990s
- 1995
Produced 1
1980s
- 1987
Appearances8
2010s
- 2012
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Self
- 2010
Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
- 2007
Pauly Shore's Natural Born Komics: Miami
Self
- 2005
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
Self
