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Eddie Murphy
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Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy is a comedy artist from United States formed in 1961. 14 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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14
Releases
19822015
Active years
1961
Formed

Discography

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How Could It Be cover

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How Could It Be

1985

Singles & EPs

5

Live & compilations

1

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Eddie Murphy at a glance

Born in
Brooklyn
From
United States
Active since
1976
Instruments
guitar, musical keyboard, voice, electric bass
Member of
Writers Guild of America, East
Labels
Motown
Educated at
Nassau Community College, Roosevelt High School
Spouses
Paige Butcher (since 2024), Tracey Edmonds
Former spouse
Nicole Mitchell Murphy (1993–2006)
Partner
Paige Butcher (since 2008)
Children
Myles Murphy, Shayne Murphy, Zola Ivy Murphy, Bella Murphy, Angel Murphy Brown, Izzy Oona Murphy
Siblings
Charlie Murphy

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

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.

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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 Vampire in Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, Norbit, and Meet Dave.

Eddie Murphy in brief

How many Eddie Murphy releases are on Riffiter?
14 releases are catalogued, spanning 1982 to 2015.
When was Eddie Murphy formed?
Eddie Murphy formed in 1961, in United States.
What genre is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy is catalogued under Comedy, Pop.
What is the most recent Eddie Murphy release on Riffiter?
Oh Jah Jah, released in 2015.
Who is Eddie Murphy married to?
Eddie Murphy is married to Paige Butcher, since 2024.
Does Eddie Murphy have children?
Myles Murphy, Shayne Murphy, Zola Ivy Murphy, Bella Murphy, Angel Murphy Brown, Izzy Oona Murphy are children of Eddie Murphy on public record.