Eddie Murphy
Edward Regan Murphy
Eddie Murphy is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1980.
- Profession
- Actor, Comedian, Singer
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- April 3, 1961
- Years active
- 1980–present
Early life
A Brooklyn native, Eddie Murphy became a breakout star of "Saturday Night Live" as a teenager in the early 1980s.
Career
He headlined blockbusters including "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming to America," "The Nutty Professor," and the "Shrek" franchise, and earned an Oscar nomination for "Dreamgirls."
Major achievements
He is one of the highest-grossing comedic actors in history and a Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize honoree.
Legacy
Eddie Murphy is a defining comedic superstar whose range spans stand-up, sketch, and blockbuster film.
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