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 to Star in Holiday Film ‘Candy Cane Lane’ for Amazon and Imagine
thewrap.comsigned with Amazon in September 2021. The film is also a reunion between Murphy, Hudlin and the producing team after they worked together on Murphy’s 1992 comedy “Boomerang.” “Candy Cane Lane” comes from a spec script written by Kelly Younger (“Muppets Now”) and is inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences, though specific plot details are being kept under wraps.
Production will begin this winter in Los Angeles. Amazon Studios, Imagine Entertainment and Eddie Murphy Productions are producing the film.
Murphy will serve as a producer alongside Charisse Hewitt-Webster and Imagine’s Brian Grazer and president of features, Karen Lunder.“The holiday season is my favorite time of year—just ask my family about my nine-hour Christmas playlist!” Hudlin said. “I‘m excited to be working again with Eddie Murphy, Brian Grazer, and Amazon.”“As we know firsthand with our hit ‘Coming 2 America,’ Eddie is someone who brings global audiences together, and we can’t wait to make it happen again!” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “We look forward to seeing the multi-talented Reggie Hudlin take the helm in bringing this future holiday classic to life!”Murphy was last seen in Amazon’s “Coming 2 America,” which was a big streaming success for Amazon early last year.
He’s next starring in “Beverly Hills Cop 4” and in “You People,” which is being directed by Kenya Barris and will also star Jonah Hill.
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