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.
Over three decades ago, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall starred in the iconic comedy Coming to America, delivering plenty of lines, scenes and styles remembered and quoted often today.
In the sequel Coming 2 America, Murphy’s Prince Akeem and Hall’s Semmi as well as many more beloved characters are enjoying life in the kingdom of Zamunda.
But when Akeem learns his long-lost son Javelle Junson (Jermaine Fowler) might be the only option to make peace with the neighboring country, Nextdoria, a quick trip back to Queens is in order.
The sequel boasts plenty of new jokes and memorable performances, as well as some development from the 1988 film — Akeem has three daughters for instance and Lisa (Shari Headley) has upgraded from McDowell to Zamundan.
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