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Biography
Eddie Murphy is a graet name in the world name of comedy. His real name is Edward Regan Murphy. He was born on 3 April 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Charles Edward Murphy was also an actor and a comedian. During his childhood he used to imitate his favorite hero Peter Sellers.
His first ever performance was in a talent show where he imitated the singer Al Green. In the 1980s he became a cast member of the famous show Saturday Night Live. in the year 1982 he debuted in the film 48 Hours. Later he was seen in the film Trading Places along with Dan Aykroyd.
He later gave some more hit films including Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, Another 48 Hours, Boomerang, The Distinguished Gentleman, The Nutty Professor, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, and Dolemite is My Name. he also did voice roles in the films Shrek and its sequels, and Mulan. He has also worked in the sitcoms Father of Pride and The Royal Family.
In 1982, Eddie started his singing career and released a self-titled album. Some more albums were released in the later years including How Could it Be, So Happy, and Love’s Alright.
Eddie Murphy Net Worth
According to the latest updates, Eddie Murphy net worth is around $85 million. Eddie’s remarkable career reflects his marvelous acting with which he made place in the hearts of his fans.
Eddie Murphy Personal Details | |
Real Name | Edward Regan Murphy |
Age | 59 Years |
Date of Birth | 3 April 1961 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Marital Status | Married |
Profession / Occupation | Actor, comedian, and singer |
Eddie Murphy Body Stats | |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Weight | 77 kg |
Body Type | Athletic |
Chest Size | Unknown |
Biceps | Unknown |
Waist | Unknown |
Eyes Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Dress Size | Unknown |
Eddie Murphy Family Details | |
Spouse / Wife Name | Charles Edward Murphy |
Father Name | Jim McCartney |
Mother Name | Lillian Murphy |
Children | Аngеl Іrіѕ Мurрhу Вrоwn, Вrіа Мurрhу, Ѕhауnе Аudrа Мurрhу, Мах Сhаrlеѕ Мurрhу, Міlеѕ Міtсhеll Мurрhу, Іzzу Ооnа Мurрhу, Веllа Zаhrа Мurрhу, Zоlа Іvу Мurрhу, Еrіс Мurрhу Еddіе Мurрhу, Сhrіѕtіаn Мurрhу |
Siblings | Nicole Mitchell Murphy |
He is one of the best actors and comedians who managed to make the audience laugh every time they appeared on the screen.
“I’ve made 30 movies and for the most part my movies work. In a business where success is an exception and not the rule, I’ve mostly been successful.”- Eddie Murphy
Interesting Facts about Eddie Murphy
- In 2007, Eddie was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Dreamgirls. He also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
- For his performance is Saturday Night Live he has been nominated three times in the Primetime Emmy Awards.
- For his film The Nutty Professor he received the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Lead Actor- Comedy.
- He has also received Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for the films Beverly Hills Cop II, Shrek, Shrek the Third, and Shrek Forever After in the years 1988, 2002, 2008, and 2011 respectively.
- He has also won three People’s Choice Awards for his performance in the films Beverly Hills Cop, Shrek, and Coming to America.