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.
His distinctions as an actor run the gamut from a Best Supporting Oscar nod all the way to the Worst Actor Ever Razzie Award.And Eddie Murphy revealed this week that the latter 'award' was the main reason he took an extended break from the craft over the last decade.The comedian, who turns 60 next month, stopped by the WTF with Marc Maron podcaston Tuesday, to discuss both his new starring role in sequel Coming 2 America as well as to reflect on his film career.
Sensitive star:Eddie Murphy revealed this week that receiving a Razzie Award was the main reason he took an extended break from the craft over the last decade; seen in January 2020'I was making sh**ty movies,' Murphy said of his stint in the late aughts that saw him in.
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