Eddie Murphy

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Credits: Far Out / David Shankbone
Full Name
Edward Regan Murphy
Born
April 3rd, 1961
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
Roosevelt, New York, USA
Net Worth
estimated $200 million
Partner
Paige Butcher
Family
Eddie Murphy was born to Charles Edward Murphy, a transit police officer and amateur comedian, and Lillian Murphy, a telephone operator, in Brooklyn, New York. He has one older brother, Charlie Murphy, who was also a comedian and actor. Murphy has ten children from several relationships and has been engaged to Australian model Paige Butcher since 2018.
Top Movies
'Beverly Hills Cop', 'Coming to America', 'Trading Places', 'Dreamgirls', 'Dolemite Is My Name'
Top Shows
'Saturday Night Live', 'The PJs', 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy', Cecil B DeMille Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Fun Facts
Eddie Murphy was just 19 years old when he joined the cast of 'Saturday Night Live', helping revive the programme during the early 1980s. ### He voices Donkey in the 'Shrek' franchise, one of the highest-grossing animated film series of all time. ### Murphy portrayed multiple members of the Klump family using extensive prosthetics in 'The Nutty Professor' and its sequel.
Related Actors
Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, Richard Pryor, Jamie Foxx

Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and singer whose career has made him one of the most influential entertainers in modern comedy. Rising to prominence as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the early 1980s, Murphy quickly became one of Hollywood’s biggest box office stars through films such as ’48 Hrs’, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, ‘Coming to America’ and ‘The Nutty Professor’.

Renowned for his sharp wit, energetic performances and ability to portray multiple characters in a single film, he has also enjoyed success as a voice actor, most notably as Donkey in the ‘Shrek’ franchise. Murphy has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award and the Cecil B DeMille Award for his outstanding contribution to entertainment.

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Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer best known for films including 'Beverly Hills Cop', 'Coming to America', 'Trading Places' and the 'Shrek' series. What is Eddie Murphy's most famous film? => Eddie Murphy is best known for the 'Beverly Hills Cop' franchise, although 'Coming to America', 'Trading Places' and 'Shrek' are also among his most celebrated works. How many children does Eddie Murphy have? => Eddie Murphy has ten children.
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