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.
Eddie Murphy Is Back In Action as Axel Foley In 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Trailer - Watch Now!
justjared.comEddie Murphy reprises his famous Beverly Hills Cop character Detective Axel Foley 30 years later!
The 63-year-old actor returns to the role in the upcoming new Netflix film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and the full, official trailer just debuted on Thursday (May 23). Keep reading to find out more… Here’s a synopsis: Detective Axel Foley (Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills.
After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
Also starring in the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise are Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot.
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