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 reveals that Dan Aykroyd offered him a part in Ghostbusters but he turned it down
dailymail.co.ukEddie Murphy has revealed that he turned down a role in the classic comedy film Ghostbusters.The 59-year-old actor recently sat down for an interview with Parade, which was published on Friday, and he was asked what movie from the 1980s he would have liked to have been involved in.The comedian then recalled an instance when he was offered a part in the 1984 film by cast member Dan Aykroyd.
What could have been: Eddie Murphy revealed that Dan Aykroyd had offered him a part in Ghostbusters, but he turned it down in favor of working on Beverly Hills Cop; he is seen during a 2019 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonMurphy recalled, 'I was supposed to be in Ghostbusters.
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