Eddie Murphy

Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician. Box-office takes from Murphy's films make him the second-highest grossing actor in the United States. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984 and has worked as a stand-up comedian. He was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs, Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. 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. Eddie Murphy's work as a voice actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the Chinese dragon Mushu in Disney's Mulan. In some of his films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, intended as a tribute to one of his idols Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in Dr. Strangelove and elsewhere. Murphy has played multiple roles in Coming to America, Wes Craven's

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Celebrity Exes in Mega-Mansion Eviction War

Celebrity Exes in Mega-Mansion Eviction War

Eddie Murphy's ex-wife is desperately trying to evict Kim Kardashian's ex-husband from her 9,200 sq. foot mega-mansion in Calabasas, CA ... all because the guy is allegedly more than $100,000… READ MORE >

Rock vs. Spade vs. Murphy: Who'd You Rather?

Rock vs. Spade vs. Murphy
Who'd You Rather?

"SNL" alums Chris Rock, 45, David Spade, 45, and Eddie Murphy, 49, got their joke on at the same event in Hollywood this week.Question is ... READ MORE >

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Eddie Murphy -- Hugh Who?

Eddie Murphy -- Hugh Who?

Maybe a semi-gross overstatement that Eddie Murphy is in Hugh Jackman's league, but he may still be breaking the law -- you're not allowed to take a six pack to the beach in Hawaii. See Also Eddie… READ MORE >

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Eddie Murphy -- Tanked in Vegas

Eddie Murphy -- Tanked in Vegas

Eddie Murphy shed his shirt for a grind session at Bank Nightclub in Las Vegas last night. READ MORE >

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Eddie Murphy: Party All the Time

Eddie Murphy: Party All the Time

While on a yacht in St. Barts, two seemingly biological women were serenaded by the musical stylings of Eddie Murphy.When not starring in films or being a good Samaritan by helping transport… READ MORE >

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Eddie and Arsenio Party Like it's 1988

Eddie and Arsenio Party Like it's 1988

If there is a "Coming to America" sequel in the works, the world just got a whole lot brighter.Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall kicked it at One Sunset in Hollywood last night. Apparently Eddie's… READ MORE >

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A Celebrity Study in Gross Anatomy

A Celebrity Study in Gross Anatomy

A whole lotta unwanted flesh was exposed today in the Thirty Mile Zone -- with Keanu Reeves gettin' a good glimpse at a full moon and the pappers given a glance at Lily Allen's… READ MORE >

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Eddie Murphy: One Day I'll Stand-Up Again!

Eddie Murphy: One Day I'll Stand-Up Again!

After nearly destroying his legacy with gems like "Meet Dave," "Pluto Nash" and "Holy Man," former funnyman Eddie Murphy has given a glimmer of hope to those who still remember the days of bad red… READ MORE >

- 1750 days ago
Who the Heck is Dennis Hoffman?

Who the Heck is Dennis Hoffman?

We got Dustin Hoffman last night at the Lakers game -- too bad our guy kept calling him "Dennis."insertBCSinglePlayer(1600125169);Also in L.A.: Tobey Maguire, David Arquette, Kristin Davis,… READ MORE >

- 1807 days ago
Trading Places -- Murphy Mix-up

Trading Places -- Murphy Mix-up

Charlie Murphy will always be in his look-alike bro's shadow -- and last night the paps mixed them up at Eddie's own birthday party.insertBCSinglePlayer(1487536897);Charlie was quick to correct… READ MORE >

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