Eddie Murphy

About

Edward "Eddie" Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian, and singer. He is the second-highest grossing actor in motion picture history. 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 #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actor for his performance in 48 Hrs and best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same role. Murphy's work as a voice...

Known for

Shrek Forever AfterMovie • 2010Shrek the ThirdMovie • 2007ShrekMovie • 2001Beverly Hills Cop IIIMovie • 1994Shrek 2Movie • 2004Beverly Hills CopMovie • 1984Beverly Hills Cop IIMovie • 198748 Hrs.Movie • 1982MulanMovie • 1998The PJsSeries • 1999Coming to AmericaMovie • 1988Trading PlacesMovie • 1983The Haunted MansionMovie • 2003NorbitMovie • 2007Candy Cane LaneMovie • 2023Tower HeistMovie • 2011The PickupMovie • 2025Shrek the HallsMovie • 2007Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FMovie • 2024Father of the PrideSeries • 2004Shrek 5Movie • 2027Coming 2 AmericaMovie • 2021I SpyMovie • 2002Daddy Day CareMovie • 2003