Eddie Murphy

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Apr 03, 1961 (64 years old)

Eddie Murphy

Known For

Shrek 5
Movie 2026

Shrek 5

The fifth film in the Shrek franchise. Shrek 5 (2026) is the highly anticipated continuation of the beloved animated franchise, set to release on December 23, 2026. Directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, with Brad Ableson as co-director, the film brings back iconic voice actors Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, alongside Zendaya as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, the movie promises a fresh storyline while maintaining the humor, heart, and fairy-tale magic that made the series a global phenomenon. Fans can expect nostalgic moments, new adventures, and plenty of laughs as Shrek and his friends return to the big screen.

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2h 8m
Movie 2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
TV Show 2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
1h 58m
Movie 2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
1h 40m
Movie 2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

Candy Cane Lane
1h 57m
Movie 2023

Candy Cane Lane

A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, bringing chaos to the small, unsuspecting town.

Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King
Movie 2023

Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King

A popular icon in the 1980s and 1990s and a genius comedian, Eddie Murphy has never stopped challenging America on its identity issues. Coming back after a 25-year hiatus, the first great Black hero of the cinema appears today as a precursor who revolutionized the image of African Americans and opened many doors for his community.

Lynch/Oz
1h 48m
Movie 2023

Lynch/Oz

Victor Fleming’s 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is one of David Lynch’s most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch’s work.

You People
1h 57m
Movie 2023

You People

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

Coming 2 America
1h 50m
Movie 2021

Coming 2 America

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

Biography

Edward "Eddie" Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian, and singer. He is the second-highest grossing actor in motion picture history. 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 #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actor for his performance in 48 Hrs and best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same role. Murphy's work as a voice actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the 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 Vampire In Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, and 2007's Norbit.

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