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Charlie Murphy
  • Birth Name:
    Charles Quinton Murphy
  • Nickname:
    Charlie
  • Date of Birth:
    July 12, 1959
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Cancer
  • Place of Birth:
    New York City
  • Height:
    6' 1"
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    American

Family

Charlie Murphy
  • Father:
    Charles Q. Murphy
  • Mother:
    Lillian Murphy Lynch
  • Brother:
    Eddie Murphy , Vernon Lynch Jr.
  • Spouse:
    Tisha Taylor Murphy

Career

Charlie Murphy

Trivia

Charlie Murphy
  • On March 20, 2009, Murphy began starring in his own sketch comedy series Charlie Murphy's Crash Comedy on Crackle.
  • In these, Murphy recounts his misadventures as part of his brother Eddie's entourage, including encounters with various celebrities such as Rick James and Prince.
  • Murphy achieved fame as a recurring performer on Chappelle's Show, particularly in the Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories sketches.

Quotes

Charlie Murphy
  • “I don't think Dave is going to do anymore (episodes)”
  • “I'm disappointed it ended the way it did, but I'm not angry with anybody, ... 'Chappelle's Show' was like the Tupac of TV shows. It came out, it got everybody's attention, it was a bright shining star, but it burned out and for some strange reason, it burned out quick.”
  • “'Chappelle's Show' was like the Tupac of TV shows. ... For some strange reason, it burned out quick.”
  • “I don't think Dave is going to do anymore (episodes).”
  • “I don't think Dave is going to do anymore, ... We shot about eight shows for the third season and they're hilarious. They'll be released on DVD, I'm sure. But that's it.”
  • “[Chappelle's show is 'done,' Murphy says NEW YORK (AP) ? Time to face the facts: Dave Chappelle's hit Comedy Central series isn't coming back, says one of its stars.] Chappelle's Show is over, man. Done, ... It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth.”
  • “'Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done. It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth.”
  • “[NEW YORK - Time to face the facts: Dave Chappelle's hit Comedy Central series isn't coming back, says one of its stars.] `Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done, ... It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth.”
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Biography

Charlie Murphy
Last Updated: Friday, September 25, 2009

Though he wouldn't enjoy a hint of his brother Eddie Murphy's mainstream and financial success until 2003, Charlie Murphy has been an active participant in a variety of films: sometimes as an actor, often as a writer, and occasionally as both. After offering small but indelible performances in Harlem Nights (1989) and Mo' Better Blues (1990), Murphy could be seen in the role of "Livin' Large" in Spike Lee's groundbreaking urban drama Jungle Fever.

Despite the relative failure of Vampire in Brooklyn, which Murphy co-wrote, the young actor continued on with his career, and began to develop a devoted, if small, fan base. Ultimately, after more bit parts in African-American-oriented comedies (The Players Club [1998 [1995]), Murphy got his big break as a writer and actor for Dave Chappelle's surprise TV hit Chappelle's Show. Though he is a key figure in many of the show's sketches, he gained the most notoriety for an allegedly true encounter involving Murphy and funk rocker Rick James.

Filmography

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