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 reprises his role as Prince Akeem in Coming 2 America trailer
dailymail.co.ukHe starred in the iconic 80s comedy Coming to America, which was released in 1988.And 32 years later, Eddie Murphy is back as Prince Akeem Joffer of Zamunda in the sequel, Coming 2 America.The film circles around the former Prince and to be King Akeem discovering he has a son he didn't know existed living in America, as seen in the just released trailer on Tuesday.
He's back!Eddie Murphy is back as Prince Akeem Joffer of Zamunda in the sequel, Coming 2 AmericaHis father, played by James Earl Jones, is heard saying in the opening of the trailer: 'You must heed my words before I am gone son.
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