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.
‘Dreamgirls’ Team Reunited: Bill Condon Directing Eddie Murphy In Amazon MGM Biopic Of Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Bill Condon is set to direct Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Studios’ untitled George Clinton biopic.
Murphy, who teamed with Condon and was Oscar-nominated for his role in Dreamgirls, will star as Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton.
Script is being written by Virgil Williams, from an original draft by Max Werner. The project was initiated by Catherine Davis, a lifelong George Clinton fan, who brought the idea to Murphy.
The film will be produced by Murphy through his Eddie Murphy Productions, John Davis through Davis Entertainment, Catherine Davis, and Greg Yolen.
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