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.
Michael Lerner, Oscar-Nominated ‘Barton Fink’ Actor, Dead At 81
etcanada.comMichael Lerner — an actor who is known for his roles in Barton Fink, Elf, Godzilla and more — has died at 81 years old, his family announced Sunday.
His nephew, Sam, took to Instagram to share the news, writing, “We lost a legend last night. It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me.” The tribute included a carousel of photos of Michael throughout the years.
One photo shows Micheal posed with famed comedian Eddie Murphy. “His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting.
He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special,” Sam wrote of his uncle. “Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way.
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