Charlie Murphy

Biography

Charlie Murphy (born Charlotte) is a British Irish actress. Charlie Murphy is popular for her roles as Siobhan Delaney (in Irish Gangster Crime drama Love/ Hate), Ann Gallagher (British crime drama Happy Valley), Jessie Eden (British historical fiction TV series Peaky Blinders)

Childhood - Family

Charlotte Murphy was born on 30th November 1984 in St John’s Manor, Enniscorthy, Wexford County, Ireland to Brenda Murphy(Mother) & Pat Murphy(Father). She mostly spent her teenage years in Wexford. Her family moved to Wexford when she was 12. Her family lived close to a theater in Wexford, it kindled her interest in acting as a child. [3]

An alternative date of April 19, 1988 is also found for her date of birth.

Parents

Charlie's mother Brenda Murphy is a Hairstylist. Father Pat Murphy is a pastor at (Born Again Christian) Church. Her middle class Irish family owns a hair salon (named Scissors Empire) in the town, Charlie grew up with 5 other siblings.

Her mother is a bubbly person with problem solving skills, her father is a poet by hobby.

[ Charlie Murphy and Mom- childhood ]

Education

• Gaiety School of Acting: She got trained in acting at 'The Gaiety School of Acting' (GSA), an Irish drama school. It is located on the Essex Street West in Temple Bar Dublin. It was founded by actor/ director Joe Dowling. She studied at the institution in the class of 2006-2008. Some of the alumni of the institution are: Colin Farrell, Colin O'Donoghue, Olivia Wilde, Aidan Turner..
• Ballyfermot College: She attended the Ballyfermot College located in Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin. But dropped out before finishing.

Interesting Facts

• Charlie's sister is a hair stylist, she often works on Charlie's hair, especially during events.
• Theater girl: As a young girl she worked with Lane Theatre Group & the Bare Cheek Theatre Company.
• Nudity: She is not repelled by nudity despite her father being a Christian pastor and herself being a devout Christian, she doesn't mind getting nude if the scene requires it. Her father is not the objecting type either.
• She has worked with Killian Scott for a long time.
• Activism - Philanthropy
  • LGBT supporter: She supports LGBT rights, she supported legalizing LGBT marriage in Ireland.
  • She has supported campaigns like 'Sleep out Dublin'.
  • Repeal the 8th: She encouraged her followers to vote to 'repeal the 8th' 
• Religion: She is a church going Christian. Her parents became born again Christians when she was 8 years old. [2]
• This is Our Youth: Charlie's first play after graduating is- This is Our Youth. [3]
• High Pitch Sneezer: Her Twitter bio read- "actor/ High pitch sneezer/ 2 many sisters". She apparently is a loud sneezer. [5]

[ Charlie Murphy ]

Questions & Answers

• What are her tips for aspiring actors?
  • "Prepare for auditions, know that you are always learning. It can be lonely at times, don’t lock yourself away, get out & see what’s going on by supporting other actors" [3]
• What is an Ideal date according to her?
  •  To spend a day with her boyfriend, Having brunch reading books on a sunny day. [3]
• Are Charlie Murphy & Cillian Murphy related?
  • She has co-starred with 'Cillian Murphy' on the show Peaky Blinders(2017), they are not related.
• Who is her favorite actor?
  • Toni Colette [3]
• Who are Favorite writers?
  • Sarah Kane & Enda Walsh [3]
• What is her favorite Play?
  • 4.48 Psychosis (by Sarah Kane) [3]

Filmography

Movies List

TV Series List

Short Movies List

Stage/ Theater

Source: Troika Talent CV page

Awards

Quotes

• You always want to chase a good story as an actor.
• I try not to panic too much about things
• I could have gotten away with murder as a kid.
• I am rarely home but I miss home
• I remember standing there. digging my elbows into my stomach, so my hands wouldn't shake [4]

Sources

1. Charlie Murphy Wiki 
2. Born Again Christians
3. Gaiety School alumni page
4. Official website- archive
5. Charlie Murphy Twitter Bio
6. Troika Talent page
7. Troika CV page
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