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.
Helen Mirren to Receive American Cinematheque Award
variety.comCharna Flam Helen Mirren will receive the 37th American Cinematheque Award and Kevin Goetz and Screen Engine will be honored with the 2023 Power of Cinema Award.
The ceremony will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. American Cinematheque Board chair Rick Nicita said in his initial announcement, “Helen Mirren has won the Oscar, Tony and Emmy triple crown of acting, and is an unparalleled icon among actors.
She has portrayed characters from queens to seductresses with a singular skill that has never lost its freshness or appeal.” He continued, “She brings a savvy intelligence and emotional strength to all her roles because, as movie stars do, the camera shows us the essence of who they are.
Movie audiences eagerly embrace her talents in a career that glows brighter with every captivating performance. The American Cinematheque is proud and honored to present Helen Mirren with the 37th American Cinematheque Award.” Over five decades, Mirren has appeared on stage and screen, winning an Academy Award for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen” and a Tony Award and Olivier Award for her portrayal as the monarch in the stage production of “The Audience.” With nearly 150 screen credits, the acclaimed actress is set to star in upcoming films, “Barbie” and “Golda,” as well as reprise her role in the “Yellowstone” prequel spinoff, “1923.” Mirren has also be honored with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, the Chaplin Award from the Film Society at Lincoln Center, the SAG Life Achievement Award and has been appointed a Dame of the British Empire.
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