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.
Jon Stewart to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor From Kennedy Center
thewrap.comJon Stewart, the comedian, activist and former host of “The Daily Show,” will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center.
Stewart will be recognized in a gala ceremony and performance April 24 that will be broadcast nationally. Due to the pandemic, the award has not been given out since Dave Chappelle took home the honor in 2019.“I am truly honored to receive this award.
I have long admired and been influenced by the work of Mark Twain, or, as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz,” Stewart joked in a statement.“For more than three decades, Jon Stewart has brightened our lives and challenged our minds as he delivers current events and social satire with his trademark wit and wisdom.
For me, tuning in to his television programs over the years has always been equal parts entertainment and truth,” Kennedy Center president Deborah F.
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