Charlie Murphy Biography

Fast Facts

• After being released from jail in 1978, he enlisted in the U․S․ Navy and served as a Boiler Technician for six years
• In 1997 he and Tisha Taylor married, and remained together until her death in 2009
• Is the older brother of Eddie Murphy and appeared in his 2007 film "Norbit," providing the voice for Floyd the Dog
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Sonny Spoon" in 1988
• Best known as an actor and as a writer and cast member on "Chappelle's Show․"
• Voices the character Jizzy-B in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" in 2004
• Wrote an autobiography called "The Making of a Stand Up Guy․"
• Appears in the music video "This Beat is Military" by K-9 Posse in 1988
• Lent his voice for radio commercials for Budweiser
• Listed as executive producer on the K-9 Posse self-titled debut album in 1988
• Has made guest appearances on the TV series "Are We There Yet?" and "1000 Ways to Die․"