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.
Kiki Layne Says ‘I’ve Been Intentional… About Representing Black Women And Creators In Hollywood’
etcanada.comKiKi Layne talks about defying boundaries and representing Black women and creators in Hollywood in a new interview with L’Officiel.
The actress, who earned critical acclaim for “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “The Old Guard” and is now starring in “Coming 2 America” alongside Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan and Leslie Jones, shares of her career: “When I had representation meetings I made it clear. ‘Y’all are not just going to send me out for the stuff that’s just for the Black girl.’ I will not accept that. “I’ve been intentional about not being put into a box and about representing Black women and creators in Hollywood.” RELATED: Essence Celebrates ‘Coming 2 America’ With Three Special Covers, Featuring Eddie Murphy, KiKi Layne, Arsenio Hall
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