“Every barbershop has a guy who wrecks shop every time he comes in. He has the whole barbershop laughing. That doesn't mean he's a comedian.”

American stand-up comedian, actor and magician

Charles Quinton Murphy was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and magician. He was best known for his work as a writer and cast member on Comedy Central’s sketch comedy series Chappelle’s Show, and later as a co-star of the sitcom Black Jesus. Murphy built his career across comedy and acting, with a style shaped by sketch work, stand-up, and on-screen performances. He was also the older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.