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.
After the success of Eddie Murphy’s “Coming 2 America,” it appears Amazon Studios is quick to get back in business with the actor-comedian, as the studio has announced a new film, “Candy Cane Lane.” According to Amazon, Eddie Murphy is set to star in “Candy Cane Lane,” a new holiday film that will be directed by Reginald Hudlin, written by Kelly Younger and inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences.
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