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.
Reports Swirl Of Eddie Murphy Potentially Starring In ‘The Pink Panther’ Reboot
etcanada.comEddie Murphy is sparking talks of potentially starring in a reboot of “The Pink Panther”. The comedic maestro, 62, would fill the shoes of the notorious Inspector Clouseau in the forthcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film, helmed by director Jeff Fowler (“Sonic the Hedgehog”), reveals The Hollywood Reporter. READ MORE: ‘Shrek 5’ Starring Original Cast Could Be Coming Soon Murphy would join the esteemed “Pink Panther” legacy alongside Steve Martin and Peter Sellers, the latter who portrayed the iconic bumbling detective who charmed audiences in nearly half of the 11 film installments, as reported by Deadline.
The swirling rumours of his involvement in “The Pink Panther” reboot add an extra spark to the actor’s already stellar year, as he was previously honoured this year with the Cecil B.
DeMille award at the Golden Globes. READ MORE: Eddie Murphy Says He Wants To Get Back On The Road, Is Eager To Do A ‘Full-On Show’ And Not Just Stand-Up Comedy Reflecting on his remarkable career, spanning “46 years in show business and 41 years” in the movie industry, Eddie Murphy expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, “This has been a long time in the making and greatly appreciated.” He thanked his partner Paige Butcher and his “amazing” 10 children in his heartfelt acceptance speech.
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