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.
Dave Chappelle & George Carlin Share This Emmy Awards Distinction, With a Little Help From Mark Twain
billboard.comthe Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 22 times over the years to such luminaries as Richard Pryor (1998), Lily Tomlin (2003), Steve Martin (2005), Eddie Murphy (2015) and David Letterman (2017).
But only two of those televised presentations have been nominated for Emmy Awards. The 2019 salute to Dave Chappelle was nominated last week in two categories, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded).
The 2009 posthumous tribute to George Carlin was nominated for outstanding special class programs.Carlin, who died in 2008 at age 71, and Chappelle, 46, have several other things in common—besides being two of the funniest and most insightful comedians of all time.
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