Quick Facts
Born:
1961-04-03
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
147 Total Roles
Eddie Murphy
Acting
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Biography
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 actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the 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. Murphy has played multiple roles in Coming to America, Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, and 2007's Norbit.
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 actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the 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. Murphy has played multiple roles in Coming to America, Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, and 2007's Norbit.
Known For
Shrek
Donkey (voice)
Shrek 2
Donkey (voice)
Mulan
Mushu (voice)
Shrek the Third
Donkey (voice)
Shrek Forever After
Donkey (voice)
Coming to America
Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul
Beverly Hills Cop
Axel Foley
Trading Places
Billy Ray Valentine
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Shrek 5 MOVIE | Donkey (voice) |
| 2026 | Michael Jackson: A Life in Music MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Being Eddie MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE | Self - Actor, Saturday Night Live (archive footage) |
| 2025 | The Pickup MOVIE | Russell |
| 2025 | Number One on the Call Sheet TV | Self |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE | Self - SNL Cast Member 1980-1984 |
| 2024 | Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F MOVIE | Axel Foley |
| 2024 | Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |