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 To Star As George Clinton In Parliament Funkadelic Biopic For Director Bill Condon
theplaylist.netIt’s time to break out the funk. Known for directing “Chicago,” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” parts one and two, and “Beauty and the Beast,” filmmaker Bill Condon also “Dreamgirls,” which earned Eddie Murphy an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Favored to win, Murphy did not take home the Academy statue, but he apparently has not forgotten Condon. Continue reading Eddie Murphy To Star As George Clinton In Parliament Funkadelic Biopic For Director Bill Condon at The Playlist..
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