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.
“There’s No Smoking In Heaven, John”: ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Star Judge Reinhold Pays Tribute To His “Sarge” & “Brother” John Ashton
deadline.comBeverly Hills Cop star Judge Reinhold has paid tribute to his longtime friend and colleague, John Ashton, who has passed away aged 76 following a battle with cancer.
The duo memorably played the ‘by the book’ police partners Taggart and Rosewood in the hit comedy franchise starring Eddie Murphy.
Ashton was the straight man and Rosewood the clown in what became a beloved comedy pairing in the movies. Reinhold said last night: “Thursday night John seemed like he was sleeping but the Yankees were on.
They won the game, clinched the division then John made it to home. Forty years of laughs on screen and off. John LIVED his life!
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