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.
Wesley Snipes Teases Hilarious 'Coming to America 2' (Exclusive)
etonline.comWesley Snipes can't wait for fans to see. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with the 58-year-old actor about his latest movie,, but first touched on his role as General Izzi in the upcoming Eddie Murphy-starring sequel.«I am the big brother [of Vanessa Bell Calloway's Imani Izzi].
I am also the one that is making sure that everything in the whole region is under control,» Snipes teased. «My name is General Izzi.
We can make it hard or we can do it easy. It is up to you.»Murphy had previously told ET that the sequel is «funnier than the first one,» and Snipes confirmed just that while talking to ET.«You're going to have to wear a diaper!
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