Eddie Murphy is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time and a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
Murphy's career took off after he joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live," where he revitalized the show with memorable characters.
Murphy spent a year in foster care during his childhood, a time that greatly influenced his sense of humor.
Biography
Early Life
Edward Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in the Bushwick neighborhood. His mother, Lillian, was a telephone operator, while his father, Charles, was a transit police officer and an amateur actor. Tragically, Charles was murdered when Eddie was just eight years old, leaving a profound impact on his early life. After his mother fell ill, Eddie and his older brother Charlie spent a year in foster care, a period that helped shape his sense of humor. Eventually, they were raised by their mother and stepfather, Vernon Lynch, in Roosevelt, New York.
Career
Murphy's journey into comedy began at the age of 15 when he was inspired by Richard Pryor's album "That Nigger's Crazy." He made his debut in a talent show at the Roosevelt Youth Center, impersonating Al Green. His big break came in the early 1980s when he joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live," where he became known for iconic characters like Mr. Robinson and Gumby. Murphy's film career skyrocketed with hits like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Coming to America," establishing him as one of the most influential Black artists in entertainment. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015.
Personal Life
Eddie Murphy has had a colorful personal life, with two sons from previous relationships and five children with his ex-wife Nicole Mitchell, whom he married in 1993. After their divorce in 2006, he briefly dated Melanie Brown, with whom he shares a daughter, Angel. Murphy's relationships and family life have often been in the public eye, reflecting both the challenges and joys of his personal journey.
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Discography
All I "$%*#@*#" Know1998
- 1.Singers10:03
- 2.Put Your Mouth on Me4:05
- 3.Doo-Doo/Christmas Gifts6:47
- 4.Buckwheat2:01
- 5.TV1:54
- 6.With All I Know4:06
- 7.Politics / Racism4:34
- 8.Ice Cream Man/Shoe Throwin' Mothers5:51
- 9.Boogie in Your Butt4:06
- 10.Till the Money's Gone5:13
Greatest Comedy Hits1997
- 1.The Barbecue1:47
- 2.Drinking Fathers8:08
- 3.Singers6:51
- 4.Old Jew1:54
- 5.Ice Cream Man3:25
- 6.Boxers3:12
- 7.Hit by a Car5:50
- 8.Cumin' Hard5:52
- 9.Skeleton in Closet6:14
- 10.Grandma Klump2:19
- 11.Buckwheat2:06
- 12.Niggaz in the '70s1:19
- 13.Moses3:48
- 14.Lost in Space0:47
- 15.Little Richard2:07
- 16.Black Sambo1:38
- 17.Almost Fucked a Midget4:53
- 18.Seeing Birth3:11
Love's Alright1993
- 1.Yeah4:46
- 2.I Was a King4:31
- 3.Love's Alright4:04
- 4.Desdamora4:44
- 5.Cuteness5:53
- 6.Whatsupwitu3:22
- 7.Always Is Love3:53
- 8.Don't Give Up on Love4:16
- 9.One4:11
- 10.Flower Child3:54
- 11.Good Day Sunshine2:05
- 12.Hey Joe7:44
So Happy1989
- 1.Put Your Mouth On Me4:06
- 2.Till The Money's Gone5:17
- 3.I Got It4:09
- 4.So Happy4:29
- 5.Bubble Hill6:20
- 6.With All I Know4:06
- 7.Pretty Please3:44
- 8.Love Moans5:16
- 9.Let's Get With It5:07
- 10.Tonight5:37
How Could It Be1985
- 1.Do I3:58
- 2.Con Confused3:40
- 3.How Could It Be4:40
- 4.I Wish (I Could Tell You When)4:25
- 5.Party All the Time4:13
- 6.I, Me, Us, We4:41
- 7.My God Is Color Blind4:42
- 8.Everything's Coming Up Roses4:34
Eddie Murphy: Comedian1983
- 1.Faggots Revisited / Sexual Prime8:05
- 2.Singers10:00
- 3.Ice Cream Man / Shoe Throwin' Mothers5:50
- 4.Modern Women2:15
- 5.The Barbecue12:40
- 6.The Fart Game1:55
- 7.Politics / Racism4:34
- 8.Languages2:12
- 9.TV2:27
Eddie Murphy1982
- 1.Faggots2:09
- 2."Buckwheat"1:57
- 3.Black Movie Theatres2:33
- 4.Talking Cars0:59
- 5.Doo-Doo/Christmas Gifts6:45
- 6.Myths/A Little Chinese7:59
- 7.Boogie in Your Butt4:12
- 8.Drinking Fathers4:05
- 9.Effrom1:59
- 10.The Pope and Ronald Reagan4:39
- 11.Hit by a Car6:50
- 12.Enough Is Enough4:17
Temporary2014
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Red Light2013
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Red Light Video Version2013
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Whatzupwitu1993
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I Was a King1992
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Put Your Mouth on Me1989
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Party All the Time1985
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Boogie In Your Butt1982
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Label
- Record label
- Motown
Achievements
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Award
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Award
- Grammy Awards
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- Award
- Saturn Awards
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
Groups
- Eddie Murphy and The Psychedelic Psoulcurrent
- Saturday Night Live1980–1984
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Eddy Murphy, Murphy, Eddie
Edward Regan Murphy is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential Black artists in the entertainment industry, and one of the greatest comedians of all time. He had his breakthrough as a stand-up comic before gaining stardom for his film roles; He has received several accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. He was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2023, and the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award in 2026.
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