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.
Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy Had a Pact to Never Make a 'Coming to America' Sequel — Until Fans Broke It
hollywoodreporter.comArsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy made a pact some 30 years ago to never make a Coming to America sequel — but relentless fandom changed their minds.
Dropping byThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, Hall explained what finally sparked Murphy's idea for a follow-up to the classic 1988 film about a wealthy African prince who comes to America looking for true love. "It took 30 years because we never planned on doing it," Hall told Colbert.
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