Biography
Who is Eddie Murphy?
Early life and real name
Edward Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. He grew up in the Bushwick neighborhood with his mother, Lillian, who worked as a telephone operator. His father, Charles Edward Murphy, served as a transit police officer and performed as an amateur comedian. After his parents separated, his father was tragically killed when Eddie was only eight years old.
Rise to fame on Saturday Night Live
Eddie Murphy began his professional stand-up career on July 9, 1976, at the Roosevelt Youth Center. He performed an impersonation of Al Green and soon began working at local comedy clubs. In 1980, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, where he became a breakout star. He created popular characters like a cynical version of Gumby and the streetwise Mr. Robinson. His work on the show is often credited with helping the series survive a difficult period in the early 1980s.
Major film roles and career highlights
Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Eddie Murphy established himself as a versatile leading man. He starred in The Golden Child and the 1988 hit Coming to America. He often honored Peter Sellers by playing multiple characters in a single movie, a feat he performed in The Nutty Professor and Norbit. His filmography includes other successful titles such as Dr. Dolittle, Bowfinger, and Daddy Day Care. He also found significant success as a voice actor, portraying Mushu in Mulan and the beloved character Donkey in the Shrek franchise.
Family and personal life
Eddie Murphy stands 175 centimeters tall and has a large family. He has been married to Nicole Mitchell Murphy, Tracey Edmonds, and Paige Butcher. He is currently in a relationship with Paige Butcher. Eddie is the father of seven children, including Myles, Shayne, Zola Ivy, Bella, Izzy Oona, and Max Charles. His brother, Charlie Murphy, was also a well-known actor and comedian before passing away in 2017.
Birthday and age
Eddie Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, which makes Eddie 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Eddie shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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