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actor. He is best known for playing Eric in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', Giles in '' The Line'', and Bishop in ''
How She Move ''How She Move'' is a 2007 drama film directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid and starring Rutina Wesley, Clé Bennett and Romina D'Ugo. The film showcases the street culture of step dancing. The film is produced by Celluloid Dreams, Sienna Films, Paramount ...
''. Murphy has made an appearance in
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's '' Splinter Cell: Blacklist'' doing the voice and physical performance of Isaac Briggs.


Biography

Murphy was born on the Caribbean island of
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. After coming to Canada with his parents at the age of four, Murphy was persuaded to start acting and graduated from the
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Acting for Film and Television program. He is known for playing the character Bishop in ''
How She Move ''How She Move'' is a 2007 drama film directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid and starring Rutina Wesley, Clé Bennett and Romina D'Ugo. The film showcases the street culture of step dancing. The film is produced by Celluloid Dreams, Sienna Films, Paramount ...
'', and a supporting role as Flipper in ''
Poor Boy's Game ''Poor Boy's Game'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Clement Virgo. Co-written with Nova Scotian writer/director Chaz Thorne ('' Just Buried''), it is the story of class struggle, racial tensions, and boxing, set in the Canadian east co ...
''. He also works in television and is known for his recurring role as Eric, Marco Del Rossi's boyfriend, in ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'', and for playing Giles, Carlos's brother in '' The Line''. He also had a starring role in the film '' Saving God'' as Norris. Murphy currently resides in
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,
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. He also has a love for
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. He is a
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.


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