Emmy Award-Winning Actor & Comedian; Best Known for "Saturday Night Live," "Beverly Hills Cop" & "Shrek"; Subject of Netflix's "Being Eddie"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Eddie Murphy Biography

Eddie Murphy, an actor, comedian, and singer, gained fame on "Saturday Night Live" from 1980 to 1984 and continued to build his career with notable roles in films such as "48 Hrs.," "Trading Places," and "Beverly Hills Cop." His work in film and stand-up comedy has been recognized with several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award. In 2015, Murphy was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and in 2023, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award. His films have grossed over $6.7 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors in the United States. As a singer, Murphy has released three studio albums and is best known for his hit single, "Party All the Time."

Murphy's career has spanned several decades, with a resurgence beginning in 2019, marked by roles in "Dolemite Is My Name," "Coming 2 America," "You People," and "Candy Cane Lane." In 2024, he starred in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." He co-starred in "The Pickup" alongside Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson in 2025. That same year, his Netflix docuseries "Being Eddie" premiered. Murphy's talent extends beyond live-action roles, as he has voiced characters in several animated films, including Mushu in "Mulan" and Donkey in the "Shrek" franchise. His performance on "Saturday Night Live" in 2020 earned him his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. In addition to his acting and singing career, Murphy is also recognized for his contribution to the visibility of Black actors in Hollywood, with his films often featuring predominantly Black casts. In 2025, he received the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/24/2025.

Eddie Murphy Videos

Eddie Murphy Reveals Upcoming Role: 'I'm the New Clouseau'

Eddie Murphy Reveals Upcoming Role: 'I'm the New Clouseau'

Eddie Murphy sits down with TODAY’s Al Roker to talk about his new buddy action-comedy, “The Pickup,” reveals he'll be playing Inspector...

Getting Snowed in at Rick James’ House & "You People"

Getting Snowed in at Rick James’ House & "You People"

Eddie talks about the earthquake we had in LA, receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, sending texts back and forth with Tracy...

Eddie Murphy Talks About ‘Coming 2 America’ And His Legacy | TODAY

Eddie Murphy Talks About ‘Coming 2 America’ And His Legacy | TODAY

In this extended interview, actor Eddie Murphy sits down with TODAY's Al Roker and reveals why he felt that, after 33 years, this was the right time...

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