Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer.
Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
In films, Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs., the Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and Dolemite Is My Name. 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.
Adam Sandler, 56, is set to receive prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
dailymail.co.ukAdam Sandler will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, cementing his legacy as a comedy icon. The A-list funnyman, 56, who recently recovered from hip surgery, was announced as the 24th recipient of the award, which is widely considered to be one of the highest honors a comedian can achieve.
Sandler joins an illustrious pantheon of comedy legends as past winners include Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg, just to name a few.
Comedy glory: Adam Sandler, 56, will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, cementing his legacy as a comedy icon.
The A-list funnyman was announced as the 24th recipient of the award, which is widely considered to be one of the highest honors a comedian can achieve'Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,' said Kennedy Center President Deborah F.
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