Charlie Murphy (actor)

Charles Quinton Murphy (July 12, 1959 – April 12, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, and writer. He was best known as a writer and cast member of the Comedy Central sketch-comedy series Chappelle's Show as well as the co-star of the sitcom Black Jesus. He was the older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.

Charlie Murphy
Murphy in December 2009
Birth nameCharles Quinton Murphy
Born(1959-07-12)July 12, 1959
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 12, 2017(2017-04-12) (aged 57)
New York City, U.S.
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Years active1980–2017
Genres
  • Observational comedy
  • physical comedy
  • surreal humor
Subject(s)
  • Everyday life
  • popular culture
  • politics
  • celebrities
Spouse
Tisha Taylor
(m. 1997; died 2009)
Children3
Relative(s)Eddie Murphy (brother)
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