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Eddie Murphy Biography

Birth Name:
Edward Regan Murphy
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, comedian, producer, screenwriter, director

Fast Facts

  • Started doing stand-up in Long Island comedy clubs when he was just 15
  • Debuted as an extra in the 1980-81 season of Saturday Night Live after auditioning six times; he was one of only two cast members asked to return the next year
  • Signed an exclusive contract with Paramount Pictures after the wake of his success in 48 Hrs
  • (1982)
  • Scored a Top 10 hit in 1985 with the pop single "Party All the Time"; he later showcased his singing skills in films like Shrek and Dreamgirls
  • Exchanged vows with Tracey Edmonds in Bora Bora in 2008, but the ceremony wasn't legally binding
  • Announced as the host of the 84th Academy Awards in 2011, but when producer Brett Ratner was replaced, Murphy dropped out (and was subsequently replaced by Billy Crystal)

Awards

  • 2021People's Choice Awards-Favorite Comedic Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2021People's Choice Awards-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2019Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2006Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2006Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2006Black Reel Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2006Online Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2006New York Film Critics Society-Best Supporting Actor (Runner-up): winner
  • 2005People's Choice Awards-Favorite Animated Movie Star: winner
  • 2002People's Choice Awards-Favorite Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture: winner
  • 2002BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1996National Society of Film Critics-Best Actor: winner
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1984Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1984Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1983Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actor: nominated
  • 1983Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series: nominated

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