Dominica
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Canadian
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The Line
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* Line (geometry), object with zero thickness and curvature that stretches to infinity
* Telephone line, a single-user circuit on a telephone communication system
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'', and Bishop in ''
How She Move
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''. Murphy has made an appearance in
Tom Clancy
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Dominica
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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
Humber College
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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, Paramoun ...
'', 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 coas ...
''. He also works in television and is known for his recurring role as Eric,
Marco Del Rossi
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's boyfriend, in ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'', and for playing Giles, Carlos's brother in ''
The Line
Line most often refers to:
* Line (geometry), object with zero thickness and curvature that stretches to infinity
* Telephone line, a single-user circuit on a telephone communication system
Line, lines, The Line, or LINE may also refer to:
Arts ...
''. He also had a starring role in the film ''
Saving God
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'' as Norris.
Murphy currently resides in
Toronto
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,
Ontario
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. He also has a love for
basketball
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. He is a
Catholic
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