Eddie Murphy Biography
Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, and director.
Box-office takes from Murphy's films make him the 4th-highest grossing actor in the United States. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984 and has worked as a stand-up comedian. He was ranked no. 10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs., Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls.
Eddie Murphy's work as a voice actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the Chinese dragon Mushu in Disney's Mulan. In some of his films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, intended as a tribute to one of his idols Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in Dr. Strangelove and elsewhere. Source: Wikipedia
Biography Snapshot
- Name:
- Eddie Murphy
- Full Name:
- Edward Regan Murphy
- Nationality:
- United States of America
- Profession:
- Actor, Singer, Musician, Television producer, Screenwriter, Voice Actor, Film Producer, Film director, Stand-up comedian, Comedian
- Ethnicity:
- African American
- Date of Birth:
- April 3, 1961 (61)
- Astrological Sign:
- Aries
Marriages
Eddie Murphy Timeline
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