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.
Ryan Murphy To Be Lauded With Carol Burnett Award At Golden Globes
deadline.comFive-time Golden Globe winner and 16x nominee Ryan Murphy is receiving the Carol Burnett Award at the 2023 Golden Globes. The first Carol Burnett Award was granted to Burnett in 2019, and recipients since have included Ellen DeGeneres and Norman Lear.
The HFPA Board of Directors selects the honoree based on their body of work and the lasting impact that their television career achievements have had on both the industry and audiences.
The trophy is the counterpart to the Cecil B. DeMille Award. “Ryan Murphy not only continues to enthrall audiences with his work on some of the most thrilling and exciting series of the century, but also continues to inspire all with his work off the screen,” said Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA. “His work and storytelling ability throughout different film and television genres have led to highly acclaimed achievements and awards.” Murphy will receive the honor at the 80th edition of the Globes on Tuesday, Jan.
10 airing on NBC at 5-8pm PST and streaming on Peacock. The news followed Eddie Murphy receiving the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Globes next month.
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