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.
John Ashton Dies: ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ & ‘Midnight Run’ Actor Was 76
deadline.comJohn Ashton, the actor known for playing Sgt. John Taggart in the Beverly Hills Cop films, has died. He was 76. Following a battle with cancer, a rep for Ashton tells Deadline that the Some Kind of Wonderful the actor died “peacefully” on Thursday in Ft.
Collins, Colorado. “John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him,” reads a statement shared by the rep. “John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him.
John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.” After first portraying Sgt. Taggart in 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop with Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold, Ashton returned for the 1987 sequel and most recently reprised the role for Netflix‘s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
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