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Murphy has received numerous accolades including a Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor his role in Dreamgirls (2006). He lost to Alan Arkin for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine (2006).
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Eddie Murphy's life and career, from his early stand-up comedy to his blockbuster movies and Oscar nominations. Browse his photos, videos, credits, trivia, and more on the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- January 1, 1
- 1.75 m
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Apr 3, 2014 · Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up as a teenager. He became a popular 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and starred in several box-office hits.
Learn about the life and career of Eddie Murphy, a comedian and actor who starred in films like 48 Hrs., Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Shrek. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- April 3, 1961
- Bowfinger (1999) This satirical takedown of Hollywood has aged shockingly well, considering it tackles star egos, cults and the often ridiculous nature of the business itself.
- Shrek (2001) Murphy has long been an impressive voice actor, from “Mulan” to “The PJs” but the joy, humor and warmth he brings to Donkey in the four “Shrek” movies is a big part of its enduring appeal.
- Trading Places (1983) Murphy’s second film leaned into what would soon become specialties of the actor, being both a buddy film and a rags-to-riches underdog story.
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) The role of Detective Axel Foley relies so much on Murphy’s charm and hustle, it’s hard to believe that a series of other actors – including Mickey Rourke and Sylvester Stallone – were originally offered the part of the streetwise cop who, as a fish out of water in Beverly Hills, makes the pond adapt to his style.
Jun 17, 2024 · Eddie Murphy (born April 3, 1961, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American comedian, actor, and singer who was a dominant comedic voice in the United States during the 1980s. His comedy was largely personal and observational and at times raunchy.. He is also a skillful impersonator.
Jun 21, 2024 · Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton reunite in fourth film 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,' three decades after the third movie was released.
