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.
The return of the king. More than 30 years after Eddie Murphy played the now iconic Akeem of Zamunda, he’s stepping back into the royal role and we’re getting another glimpse at his upcoming reprisal.
The much awaited sequel to 1988’s “Coming to America”, the aptly titled “Coming 2 America” follows Akeem, newly crowned as King, as he returns to Queens, New York with his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to find his long-lost heir.
RELATED: ‘Coming 2 America’ To Skip Theatres And Go Straight To Streaming In Spring 2021 Unlike the original, the sequel spends a great deal of time in Zamunda with Akeem bringing his heir back to his home country to fight off a potential military coup.
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