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.
Eddie Murphy is being honored for his extraordinary legacy. The 59-year-old actor was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony.
Before taking the stage to receive the honor, Murphy's longtime friend and co-star, Arsenio Hall took the stage to introduce him.«How do we honor the kings who walk among us?
How do we pay tribute to the greatest of all time? Tonight, we do so with the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame honor,» Hall said. «Tonight, someone we know and love will join the giants of our Hall of Fame family, Eddie Murphy.»«Have there ever been funnier comedy specials than s?
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