Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer.
Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
In films, Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs., the Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and Dolemite Is My Name. 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.
‘Coming 2 America’ First Look: Eddie Murphy Takes the Leopard Skin-Lined Throne (Photos)
thewrap.comAlso Read: 'SNL': The 15 Best Sketches From Season 45 (Photos)Craig Brewer directs “Coming 2 America,” and the film is opening from Amazon Studios on March 5.
It was originally meant to be a theatrical release from Paramount this Christmas, but will now debut on streaming early next spring.See the first images of Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and more below.
And check out the eye-grabbing garb, courtesy of “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter.James Earl Jones returns as Akeem’s father, King Jaffe (Photo credit: Amazon Studios)Garcelle Beauvais looks regal in her return as Rose (Photo credit: Amazon Studios)Akeem decked out in his NYC gear (Photo credit: Amazon Studios) Arsenio Hall is back as Akeem’s confidant and friend Semmi.
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