Charlie Murphy

Birth Name:

Charles Quinton Murphy

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

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․"

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