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 scores first Emmy win for SNL hosting gig during 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
dailymail.co.ukEddie Murphy won his first-ever Emmy on the fifth and final night of the virtual2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday.The legendary actor and comedian, 59, took home the award for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series for hishosting spot on Saturday Night Live last December.Murphy had some stiff competition in the category: beating outBrad Pitt and Adam Driver who were also up for SNL roles,Fred Willard in Modern Family(in a posthumous nomination), Dev Patel in Modern Love and Luke Kirby for his role as Lenny Bruce onThe Marvelous Mrs.
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