Charlie Murphy's Publicist 'Very Disappointed' Over Emmys 'In Memoriam' Omission

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If you were dismayed to see “Chappelle’s Show” regular Charlie Murphy left out of the “In Memoriam” segment of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards, you’re not alone — Murphy’s former publicist was pretty unhappy about it too.

Domenick Nati, who represented Murphy before his death last April, said Monday that he was “very disappointed” that his former client wasn’t included in the tribute.

“I am very disappointed that Charlie was left out of the Primetime Emmy Awards last night,” Nati said. “Charlie has millions of fans who were expecting him to be honored for his life and work in film and television and it never came.”

Also Read: Emmys 'In Memoriam' Omits Dick Gregory, Harry Dean Stanton, Charlie Murphy

Nati added, “I hope the Emmy producers can find some way to still honor him with the photos I sent them.”

Murphy was among a number of notable omissions, joining a list that included comedy icon and civil rights activist Dick Gregor, “Happy Days” alum Erin Moran and Harry Dean Stanton, the latter of whom died Friday.

Social media certainly didn’t overlook the absence of Murphy, who died April 12.

Also Read: Dave Chappelle Pays Tribute to Charlie Murphy: 'Everybody In Comedy Is Heartbroken' (Video)

“Thinking of my brothers Dick Gregory + Charlie Murphy. I’ll never forget you,” tweeted rapper-actor Common. “I miss you both.”

“Roger Ailes got in the In Memoriam segment, but not CHARLIE MOTHER F–ING MURPHY?” tweeted Brandt Hamilton.

Thinking of my brothers Dick Gregory + Charlie Murphy. I’ll never forget you. I miss you both. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/Ot0nfxvjMO

– COMMON (@common) September 18, 2017

Roger Ailes got in the In Memoriam section, but not CHARLIE MOTHER FUCKING MURPHY?! #Emmys

– Brandt Hamilton (@BrandtHamilton) September 18, 2017

RIP Charlie Murphy: 6 Things You Probably Didn't Know He Was In (Photos)

Charlie Murphy is probably best known for his hilarious work as a writer and performer on Dave Chappelle's comedy series "Chappelle's Show." But the actor, who died at age 57 after a battle with leukemia, had a long career as a film actor, comedian, and voice actor. He even appeared in video games -- twice. Here are five Charlie Murphy roles you might not remember.
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"Mo' Better Blues" (1990)
Spike Lee's movie about a jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington) who gets himself into more and more trouble features Charlie Murphy in the small but memorable role of Eggy. He gets a few great lines in, yelling insults at Spike Lee's Giant at the entrance of his club.
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"The Boondocks" (2005-2010)
Charlie Murphy joined the cast of the animated version of the comic strip "The Boondocks" as Ed Wuncler III, a white former soldier freshly discharged from Iraq. Wuncler is a trigger-happy hothead and a petty crook -- but he's not terribly bright.
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"Jungle Fever" (1991)
Teaming again with Spike Lee, Charlie Murphy grabbed a small role in "Jungle Fever." The Wesley Snipes-Annabella Sciorra movie about a married man's affair finds Murphy as drug dealer Livin' Large.
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"CB4" (1993)
"Three generations deep in gangstadom" is Charlie Murphy's antagonist character Gusto in the Chris Rock comedy "CB4." Rock plays a rapper trying to make it big, who makes a bad decision in trying to enlist Gusto's help. When the police arrest Gusto, though, Rock's character Albert steals Gusto's identity in order to make himself more marketable. Of course, when Gusto gets out of jail, he's out for revenge.
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"Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" (2006)
Charlie Murphy voiced a supporting character in a 2006 Marc Eckō-branded video game about a dystopian future city. The player takes on the role of Trane, a graffiti artist who uses tagging to protest authority in the game. Murphy is White Mike, an albino who Trane fights toward the beginning of the game, but who becomes an ally later on.
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"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" (2004)
One of the biggest hits in the "Grand Theft Auto" video game franchise, "San Andreas" took place in a parody version of violence-ridden early 1990s Los Angeles. Charlie Murphy voiced pimp and nightclub owner Jizzy B, the face man for a drug cartel the player is trying to take down. The role carries all of Murphy's signature humor.
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The Navy
Murphy served for 6 years as a Boiler Technician in the United States Navy, working to maintain ships' propulsion systems. He was discharged in 1983 and after his death, the Department of Defense paid tribute to Murphy on Twitter, wishing him "fair winds & following seas."

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Murphy left behind much more than classic “Chappelle’s Show” sketches

Charlie Murphy is probably best known for his hilarious work as a writer and performer on Dave Chappelle's comedy series "Chappelle's Show." But the actor, who died at age 57 after a battle with leukemia, had a long career as a film actor, comedian, and voice actor. He even appeared in video games -- twice. Here are five Charlie Murphy roles you might not remember.

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