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.
Ken Marino back with old ‘Party Down’ crew for revival: ‘Fingers crossed!’
nypost.comAdam Scott), who is now doing the catering gig as a second job while also teaching; narcissistic actor/model Kyle Bradway (Ryan Hansen); surly sci-fi writer Roman (Martin Starr, “Silicon Valley”); and the various friends and associates on the periphery of the group, including kooky Constance (Jane Lynch) and stage-mom Lydia (Megan Mullally).
Season 3 has also added misunderstood artsy chef Lucy (Zoe Chao) and influencer Sackson (Tyrel Jackson Williams). Guest stars this season include Jennifer Garner, James Marsden, Mullallay’s husband, Nick Offerman and Bobby Moynihan. “Everybody who worked on that show recognized how special it was,” said Marino, who also directed an episode this season. “We all became very close, and all enjoyed working with each other for those first 20 [episodes].
So, to get to do that again and have that sort of reunion with those people was exciting. We’ve been wanting to do it for so long.
I’m thrilled that it happened. Once we got on set, it was as if we never left after the last episode. There’s an ease and a comfort level and a love between this group of people that you don’t always get on a show.”In the decade-plus since the show’s first iteration,” Marino has gone on to co-star in many other projects including “The Other Two” “Black Monday,” “Eastbound & Dow,” and “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.” He’s also currently working on what he calls a “bucket list” item — appearing in an upcoming movie with Eddie Murphy.
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