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 Returns as Detective Axel Foley in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Teaser Trailer - Watch Now!
justjared.comEddie Murphy reprises another one of his beloved roles! It has been nearly 30 years since Beverly Hills Cop III and the 62-year-old actor and comedian is back as Axel Foley for the upcoming fourth installment, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which will be debuting on Netflix. “Eddie‘s such an incredible artist.
He can do drama, he can do comedy – he can do anything. And he’s the same Axel Foley. He’s still on the streets. He’s still doing what he does.
Obviously with age you get wiser. But he still has the twinkle in his eye,” producer Jerry Bruckheimer shared in a statement. Learn more and watch the teaser inside… Here’s a synopsis: Detective Axel Foley (Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills.
After his daughter’s life is threatened, she and Foley team up with a new partner and old pals Billy Rosewood and John Taggart to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
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