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.
Verve Signs ‘Pinocchio’ Co-Director Mark Gustafson
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Verve has signed 2023 Academy Award-winning director Mark Gustafson. Gustafson most recently co-directed Pinocchio for which he won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.
The widely acclaimed film was also awarded the BAFTA and Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. With over two decades of experience in the animation industry, Gustafson has become known for his distinctive visual style and creative storytelling and has been widely recognized for his work on a range of critically acclaimed films, including Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr.
Fox. Previously, he worked with Eddie Murphy on the Fox series The PJs. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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