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.
‘Greenleaf’ star Jennifer Sears breaks down hit show’s family dynamics
nypost.comGreenleaf,” the OWN drama series about a family-owned Southern megachurch.Sears — who joins the show in its fifth and final season — plays Tara, the sister of Rochelle Cross (LeToya Luckett).
She will impact the family’s ultimate fate when a long-buried secret is revealed.The veteran actress, who was raised in Paterson, NJ, made her debut in “Madea’s Family Reunion” and has also appeared in “Bessie,” “The Best of Enemies” and “Daytime Divas.” She also will co-star later this year opposite Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in the big-screen sequel “Coming to America 2.”Sears, 38, talked to The Post about her role in “Greenleaf” and her acting journey.How would you describe Tara, and how will she affect the final season of “Greenleaf”?Tara is.
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