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Charles Barkley

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Charles Barkley

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Born February 20, 1963Age 63

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Charles Barkley is a basketball broadcaster and former player whose comedy appearances include Saturday Night Live. He plays Darrell in "MacGruber: Sensitivity Training," one of his sketches on the show. His SNL work draws on the television personality he developed alongside his sports career.

Born in Leeds, Alabama, Barkley played college basketball at Auburn and competed in the NBA for Philadelphia, Phoenix and Houston. He was the league's 1993 Most Valuable Player and won two Olympic gold medals. After retiring as a player, he became an analyst on Inside the NBA.

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