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 turned down drugs with Robin Williams and John Belushi: ‘God was looking over me’
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Having trouble? Click here. Eddie Murphy is still amazed he made it through over 40 years of fame. The comedian and actor was reflective on avoiding the pitfalls of fame as his star rose in the 1980s on The New York Times' podcast, "The Interview." Referring to Michael Jackson, Prince and other stars, Murphy said he looked at them as "cautionary tales."But it was his experience on a night out with Robin Williams and fellow "SNL" alum John Belushi that gave him pause about what could have happened.
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