Eddie Murphy

Date of Birth: April 3, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Eddie Murphy is an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career spans several decades. Born Edward Regan Murphy in Brooklyn, New York, Murphy first gained national attention as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in the early 1980s. His energetic and charismatic performances on SNL, including iconic characters like Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson, helped him to become one of the biggest stars in comedy. Following his success on SNL, Murphy transitioned to film, becoming one of the highest-grossing movie stars of the 1980s and 1990s. His breakout film role was in “48 Hrs.” (1982), followed by a string of hits including “Trading Places” (1983), “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984), and “Coming to America” (1988). He continued to diversify his career with roles in family films such as “Doctor Dolittle” (1998) and “Shrek” (2001), where he voiced the beloved character Donkey. Murphy’s versatility extends to music; he has released several albums, with his song “Party All the Time” reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. Over the years, Murphy has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe for his role in “Dreamgirls” (2006).

5 Interesting Facts about Eddie Murphy

1. Eddie Murphy was only 19 years old when he joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live.”

2. He is one of the few actors to have starred in multiple franchises, including “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Shrek.”

3. Murphy has received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which celebrates a career of achievements in comedy.

4. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded to him in 1996.

5. Eddie Murphy is also a philanthropist, actively supporting charities like the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eddie Murphy

1. “The advice I would give to someone is to not take anyone’s advice.”

2. “In the end, it’s all about the work. You have to do the work.”

3. “I think I’m funny because I’m smart, but I’m also funny because I think I’m funny.”

4. “I don’t think you should be doing anything with your life that isn’t rewarding and fulfilling.”

5. “My life is nothing like the characters I portray on screen.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Eddie Murphy’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Eddie Murphy has ten children from various relationships. His children include Eric, Bria, Christian, Miles, Shayne, Zola, Bella, Angel, Izzy, and Max.