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 Stars In First Holiday Comedy ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Premiering December
etcanada.comEddie Murphy is coming to town this holiday season, bringing his comedic chops to his first-ever holiday film. The actor stars in Prime Video’s upcoming holiday comedy adventure “Candy Cane Lane” as “a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. “After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town,” reads the official synopsis. “At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.” READ MORE: Reports Swirl Of Eddie Murphy Potentially Starring In ‘The Pink Panther’ Reboot The all-star ensemble cast also includes Thaddeus J.
Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock and Timothy Simons. “I can’t wait for the world to see ‘Candy Cane Lane’.
I’ve wanted to make a Christmas movie my whole life,” said director Reginald Hudlin in a press release, “but I wanted to do something fresh and surprising.
Eddie Murphy and this hilarious cast really bring the funny, it’s super Christmas-y, and it will hit you right in the feels.” “Candy Cane Lane” reunites Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 hit, “Boomerang”, which Murphy starred in alongside Halle Berry and Chris Rock. READ MORE: Eddie Murphy Says He Wants To Get Back On The Road, Is Eager To Do
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