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.
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley’ Teaser Trailer: Eddie Murphy Returns To His Iconic Cop Role Summer 2024
theplaylist.netSometimes, you gotta play the hits. And at a certain point in an actor’s career, perhaps it’s time to revisit and play all those hits once again.
Harrison Ford’s done it all recently (“Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” “Bladerunner”), and comedian Eddie Murphy is arguably headed on a similar path.
After returning to the “Coming To America” franchise in 2021, Murphy is now revisiting arguably his most iconic role: that of Axel Foley in the crime comedy franchise, “Beverly Hills Cop.” The latest and fourth film in the franchise, the modestly titled, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley,” arrives in the summer of 2024 via Netflix.
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