Charlie Murphy
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Image:Charlie Murphy.gif Charles Quinton Murphy (born July 12, 1959 in New York City) is the older brother of comedian Eddie Murphy. He is best known as a writer and actor for the American television show, Chappelle's Show.
He is noted for having a ridiculously deep bag of "pimperish, prisony" catch phrases. Dave Chappelle once praised Murphy, saying he was "just as funny or funnier than a comedian."
Murphy's most famous contribution to the show is the "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories" sketches (spoofing the eponymous E! Entertainment Television show). In these, Murphy recounts his misadventures as part of his brother's entourage, including his encounters with various celebrities; most importantly the late Rick James and Prince.
Murphy was associated with the late 80's hiphop group, K*9 Posse. The K*9 Posse was Vernon Lynch, Jr (Eddie and Charlie's half brother) and Wardell Mahone. Charlie Murphy is credited as the Executive Producer of the K*9 Posse's self-titled album as well as having writing credit on two tracks on the record, "Say Who Say What" and "Somebody's Brother." The latter track is written about Murphy himself reflecting on a relationship with a woman who was caught up in the excitement of being around all the famous people that Murphy associated with. But Murphy comes out on top with the lyrics, "You see I don't mind workin undercover, It's a blessing not a curse to be somebody's brother."
He also played club owner Gusto in the film CB4, appeared in the 1999 movie The Player's Club, and lent his voice to a character in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as a pimp named Jizzy-B.
In an August 2005 interview with TV Guide, Murphy said that Chappelle's Show was finished.[1]
Recently, Murphy contributed his voice to the Iraq War veteran grandson in The Boondocks.
Because of a strong resemblance, both facially and vocally, Murphy is often confused with Clifton Powell.
Quotes
From the Chappelle's Show sketches:
- "He's a habitual line-stepper," spoken by Murphy in describing Rick James' out-of-control behavior.
- "You don't slap a man. OK. I mean, even when slapping was fashionable, ya know, they did it in Paris, some guy would come up: WHAP PAP 'I challenge you to a duel.' They would have a gunfight after that— somebody had to go!", spoken by Murphy after receiving the above slap.
- "I don't know what he was angry about. I mean, you know where you got that shirt. And it damn sure wasn't the men's department!", spoken by Murphy in reference to Prince's attire.
- "Challenge him, a'ight!? Make sure your people is there to witness it, cuz you just might get embarrassed.", spoken by Murphy to the viewer, warning of Prince's basketball prowess.
- "But my ghetto side was saying, yo stomp this mothafucka out right here!", spoken by Murphy about Rick James.
- "He's mad niggerish", in reference to Rick James.
