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Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy is an American actor and comedian. He first gained recognition as a stand-up comedian when he was a teenager and as a cast member of
Saturday Night Live
from 1980 to 1984. Murphy's most famous films include
48 Hrs.
(1982),
Trading Places
(1983),
Beverly Hills Cop
(1984),
Coming to America
(1988),
The Nutty Professor
(1996),
Doctor Doolittle
(1998),
Daddy Day Care
(2003),
Tower Heist
(2011),
Dolemite Is My Name
(2019) and
Coming 2 America
(2021). He also voiced Donkey in the
Shrek
animated film series. In 2007, Murphy won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in
Dreamgirls
, and he also received an Oscar nomination for the role.
8 Crew Members Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Set of Eddie Murphy Movie
The Pickup
Several Crew Members Injured in Action Scene Accident on the Set of Eddie Murphy Film 'The Pickup,' Studio Says
From Eddie Murphy in Top Comedic Form to O.J. Simpson Uncovered: 10 Essential Movies for Black History Month
Josh Gad Shares Script for
Twins
Sequel He Wrote for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy Says His 'Behemoth' Christmas Tree Is 20 Feet Tall (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy Returns as Axel Foley in Thrilling
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Trailer — Watch
Who Is Eddie Murphy's Fiancée? All About Paige Butcher
Eddie Murphy Says Richard Pryor 'Never Paid Me' After Winning $100K Bet: 'I Didn't Forget'
Candy Cane Lane
: The Real-Life Christmas Decoration 'Rivalry' That Inspired the Eddie Murphy Movie (Exclusive)
Candy Cane Lane
: Everything to Know
Eddie Murphy Opens Up About Holidays with His 10 Kids: 'It's Just the Buzz in the House' (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy and Fiancée Paige Butcher Cozy Up at
Candy Cane Lane
Premiere in Los Angeles
Eddie Murphy Recalls Meeting a 13-Year-Old Tracee Ellis Ross at One of Diana Ross' Parties (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy on ‘Hard’
Beverly Hills Cop 4
Shoot: ‘I’m Not in My Twenties Anymore’ (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Squash a Christmas Curse in
Candy Cane Lane
Full Trailer
Eddie Murphy Makes a Deal with an Elf for the 'Best Christmas Ever' in
Candy Cane Lane
Trailer
Eddie Murphy Is on a Mission for Christmas Cheer in
Candy Cane Lane
First Look (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy's 10 Children: Everything to Know
Myles Murphy, Son of Eddie Murphy, Is Married! See Photos from His Wedding to Carly Fink (Exclusive)
Eddie Murphy to Reunite with 'Boomerang' Director for His First Holiday Movie 'Candy Cane Lane'
Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy's Relationship Timeline
'Claim to Fame' Eliminated Star on That Shocking 'Betrayal' and Watching the Show with Their Famous Parent (Exclusive)
'Coming to America' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Dan Aykroyd Reflects on Controversial 'Trading Places' Scene: I 'Wouldn’t Choose to Do a Blackface Part' Today
Eddie Murphy in Talks to Star as Inspector Clouseau in 'Pink Panther' Reboot (Reports)
'Shrek' Reboot in Works with Original Cast in Negotiations to Return: 'There's Tremendous Enthusiasm'
Lauren London Admits She and Jonah Hill May Not Be the Most Believable Couple in 'You People'
Eddie Murphy Says 'Martin Is Paying' If His and Martin Lawrence's Kids Wed: 'Don't Try to Switch'
Eddie Murphy Says He'd 'Absolutely' Reprise 'Shrek' Role of Donkey: 'I'd Do It in 2 Seconds'
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson Had a 'Real Relationship,' Says 'You Are Not Alone' Video Director
Eddie Murphy Explains That Surprising Will Smith Joke from His Golden Globes Speech: 'It's All Love'
Eddie Murphy's Dating History: From Whitney Houston to Paige Butcher
Eddie Murphy Jokes About the Will Smith Oscars Slap as He's Honored at 2023 Golden Globes
Eddie Murphy to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2023 Golden Globes
See Jonah Hill Clash with Eddie Murphy and Nia Long in 'You People' Trailer
Taylour Paige Marries Designer Rivington Starchild on 32nd Birthday: 'Greatest Day of My Life'
Eddie Murphy Wears His Character's Signature Jacket on Set of 'Beverly Hills Cop' Sequel
Eddie Murphy Joined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taylour Paige for 'Beverly Hills Cop' Sequel
Eddie Murphy Hits the Dance Floor with Daughter Bria at Her Wedding to Michael Xavier
Martin Lawrence's Daughter, Who Is Dating Eddie Murphy's Son, Catches Bouquet at Family Wedding
Eddie Murphy's Daughter Bria Marries Fiancé Michael Xavier in Romantic Beverly Hills Ceremony
Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy's Kids Are Going Strong! How the Couple Met — and What Their Dads Think
Martin Lawrence Says He's 'Gonna Try' to Get Eddie Murphy to Pay for Their Kids' Wedding
Melanie 'Scary Spice' Brown Has a Baby Shower
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Set to Star Alongside Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy in Upcoming Netflix Comedy
Eddie Murphy's Son Eric Is Dating Martin Lawrence's Daughter Jasmin: 'Head Over Heels in Love'
Eddie Murphy Tells Oprah Winfrey He's the 'Most Comfortable' He's 'Ever Been' at 60 Years Old
'Coming 2 America' First Amazon Title to Lead Streaming Rankings with 1.41 Billion Minutes Watched in First Week
Tracy Morgan Says His Late Father Would Be Proud He Worked with Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall
Eddie Murphy Loves Being a Dad of 10: 'I Don't Have One Bad Seed'
Eddie Murphy Says He Stopped Acting After 'Worst Actor Ever' Razzie Award: 'Maybe It's Time to Take a Break'
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Reflect on the Importance of 'Coming to America' : It 'Became Part of the Culture'
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Say They Were 'Forced to Put a White Person' in 'Coming to America'
Oprah Winfrey Didn't Know Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall Star in 'Coming to America ' Barbershop Scenes
Eddie Murphy Once Surprised His Daughters with an At-Home Visit from Leonardo DiCaprio
Richie Tienken, Comedy Club Owner Who Discovered and Managed Eddie Murphy, Dies at 75
Arsenio Hall Says His '90s Talk Show Gave Stars a Chance to Speak Their Minds: 'I 'Was' Black Twitter'
'Coming 2 America' Will Get Drive-In Premiere in 'Film's Backyard' of Queens
Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall on Why It Took Over 3 Decades to Make 'Coming to America' Sequel
No Trespassing! 16 Celebs Who've Owned Private Islands
Eddie Murphy's Prince Akeem Finds His Long Lost Son in New 'Coming 2 America' Trailer
The 'Coming 2 America' Trailer Is Here! Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall Reunite in First Look at Sequel
Coming 2 America's Jermaine Fowler Was Born When the Original Came Out: 'It's Truly an Honor'
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