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.
Coming 2 America official trailer: Eddie Murphy's Prince Akeem prepares son to be King of Zamunda
dailymail.co.ukEddie Murphy is back as the beloved Prince Akeem in a new trailer for Amazon Prime Video's Coming 2 America.Nearly 32 years after landing in Queens, New York, Akeem is back in town on a quest to not only find his long-lost son, but also bring him to Zamunda where he is heir to the throne.The trailer opens with bustling scenes of the city and flashes 'an icon returns' before Akeem and his best friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) stumble upon old hang outs.
Classic: Nearly 32 years after landing in Queens, New York, Akeem is back in town on a quest to not only find his long-lost son, but also bring him to Zamunda where he is heir to the throne'Hey whatchu doing back here,' Akeem is greeted at the barber shop before revealing he fathered a child and.
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