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Also Known As
Edward Regan Murphy
Born
April 3, 1961 (age 64) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors
Cecil B. DeMille Award (2023) • Grammy Award (1983) • Emmy Award (2020): Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (2007): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture • Grammy Award (1984): Best Comedy Recording
Notable Works
“Harlem Nights”
Married To
Nicole Mitchell Murphy (1993–2006)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)
"Meet Dave" (2008) • "Saturday Night Live" (1980–2019) • "Imagine That" (2009) • "Metro" (1997) • "Shrek 2" (2004) • "Norbit" (2007) • "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) • "Vampire in Brooklyn" (1995) • "Tower Heist" (2011) • "Showtime" (2002) • "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984) • "Shrek Forever After" (2010) • "Dreamgirls" (2006) • "Dr. Dolittle 2" (2001) • "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" (2002) • "Shrek the Third" (2007) • "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps" (2000) • "Mulan" (1998) • "Boomerang" (1992) • "Trading Places" (1983) • "Coming to America" (1988) • "I Spy" (2002) • "Life" (1999) • "Dolemite Is My Name" (2019) • "The PJs" (1999–2001) • "The Nutty Professor" (1996) • "The Golden Child" (1986) • "Father of the Pride" (2004) • "Shrek" (2001) • "Daddy Day Care" (2003) • "Holy Man" (1998) • "A Thousand Words" (2012) • "Beverly Hills Cop III" (1994) • "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992) • "Bowfinger" (1999) • "Another 48 Hrs." (1990) • "The Haunted Mansion" (2003) • "Best Defense" (1984) • "Mr. Church" (2016) • "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) • "Harlem Nights" (1989) • "48 Hrs." (1982)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)
"Harlem Nights" (1989)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)
"Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) • "Norbit" (2007) • "Another 48 Hrs." (1990) • "Eddie Murphy: Raw" (1987) • "Saturday Night Live" (1982–1984) • "Harlem Nights" (1989) • "Vampire in Brooklyn" (1995) • "The PJs" (1999–2001) • "Boomerang" (1992) • "CBS Summer Playhouse" (1989) • "The Royal Family" (1991–1992) • "Coming to America" (1988)
Top Questions
When was Eddie Murphy born?
Eddie Murphy was born on April 3, 1961.
Where was Eddie Murphy born?
Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.
Is Eddie Murphy married?
Nicole Mitchell Murphy (1993–2006)
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