Charles Edward Murphy
ABOUT CHARLES EDWARD MURPHY
Most well known as the late father of renowned actors and comedians Charlie and Eddie Murphy .
He worked as a transit police officer and amateur actor/comedian long before his sons succeeded in the entertainment business.
He was only twenty-eight years old when he was tragically murdered. Eddie Murphy was only eight at the time.
He and ex-wife Lillian divorced when their son, Eddie, was three.
Though he would never meet them, many of his grandchildren like Bria Murphy would become famous actors and stars.