Eddie Murphy BiographyUSA Flag

Born asEdward Regan Murphy
Occup.Comedian
FromUSA
BornApril 3, 1961
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Age61 years
Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician who rose to fame for his exceptional performances in movies, TV shows, and stand-up comedy shows. Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles Edward Murphy, a transit police officer, and Lillian Murphy, a telephone operator. He grew up in the housing projects of Bushwick, Brooklyn, with his mother and stepfather, Vernon Lynch.

Murphy had a rough childhood as his parents separated when he was only three years old, and he and his brother Charles Murphy were raised by their mother. Murphy was an excellent student at school, but he was not very interested in academics. Instead, he was more fascinated by comedy and music. He used to perform impersonations of Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, and other famous musicians to entertain his family and friends.

Murphy's career in entertainment began when he was only 15 years old. He used to perform stand-up comedy at various clubs and venues in New York City, and his talent soon caught the attention of Comedy Central executives. At the age of 19, he was cast in the TV show "Saturday Night Live" in 1980. Murphy's quirky sense of humor and unique comedy style made him an instant hit, and he soon became a regular cast member. He created some of the show's most memorable characters like Buckwheat, Mr. Robinson, and Gumby.

Murphy made his film debut in 1982 with the movie "48 Hrs". The movie was a massive success at the box office, and Murphy's performance was highly praised. He went on to star in several hit movies like "Trading Places", "Beverly Hills Cop", and "Coming to America", which cemented his status as a top-rated Hollywood actor.

Murphy's success in films led him to explore other avenues, and he ventured into music. He released several music albums, including "How Could It Be", "So Happy", and "Love's Alright". Although his music was not as successful as his movies, it still received critical acclaim.

Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Murphy has had his share of controversies. He was criticized for his insensitive jokes on gay people and people with disabilities in some of his comedy shows. His personal life has also been tumultuous, with publicized relationships, marriages, and breakups.

In recent years, Murphy has made a comeback with his performances in movies like "Dolemite Is My Name" and "Coming 2 America". He has also been working on a sequel to his hit movie "Beverly Hills Cop".

Overall, Eddie Murphy's remarkable career spans over four decades, and he remains one of the most iconic figures in the entertainment industry. His unique brand of humor and outstanding performances have won him many awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Despite his controversies, he continues to entertain millions of fans worldwide.

Our collection contains 12 quotes who is written / told by Eddie.

Related authors: Keenen Ivory Wayans (Comedian), Halle Berry (Actress), Richard Pryor (Actor), Stevie Wonder (Musician), Jada Pinkett Smith (Actress), Aries Spears (Actor), Michael Ritchie (Director), Elvis Presley (Musician), Rick James (Musician)

Source / external links:

12 Famous quotes by Eddie Murphy

Small: Eddie Murphy: Im relaxed about my career. Ive been making movies for over 20 years, so Ive earned at least the
"I'm relaxed about my career. I've been making movies for over 20 years, so I've earned at least the right to relax"
Small: Eddie Murphy: Id like to produce, direct, write, score, and star in a film in exactly the way Chaplin did. Ill
"I'd like to produce, direct, write, score, and star in a film in exactly the way Chaplin did. I'll do that before I'm thirty"
Small: Eddie Murphy: The economy in Ireland has been rampaging ahead for the last 15 years. Barring an international,
"The economy in Ireland has been rampaging ahead for the last 15 years. Barring an international, political or natural catastrophe, things can only get better for the Irish"
Small: Eddie Murphy: In a movie like this, the relationship between the two guys is crucial. It sinks or swims on how
"In a movie like this, the relationship between the two guys is crucial. It sinks or swims on how these two guys are together. I think we did a good job"
Small: Eddie Murphy: If I dont die in a plane crash or something, this country has a rare opportunity to watch a grea
"If I don't die in a plane crash or something, this country has a rare opportunity to watch a great talent grow"
Small: Eddie Murphy: Im 42 and the age of a guy who has kids, so I guess Im playing right where Im supposed to be.
"I'm 42 and the age of a guy who has kids, so I guess I'm playing right where I'm supposed to be. I'm comfortable with that, but in the same breath I'd do something edgy. If someone came to me and offered me an edgy and funny story, then I'd do it"
Small: Eddie Murphy: The thing about kids is that they express emotion. They dont hold back. If they want to cry, the
"The thing about kids is that they express emotion. They don't hold back. If they want to cry, they cry, and if they are in a good mood, they're in a good mood"
Small: Eddie Murphy: You know, making a movie is a collaborative effort and sometimes all the ingredients dont work o
"You know, making a movie is a collaborative effort and sometimes all the ingredients don't work out. I know that every now and again I am going to make a movie that won't work"
Small: Eddie Murphy: Ive made 30 movies and for the most part my movies work. In a business where success is an excep
"I've made 30 movies and for the most part my movies work. In a business where success is an exception and not the rule, I've mostly been successful"
Small: Eddie Murphy: In the original script, my character was a basketball player rather than a boxer. I didnt think
"In the original script, my character was a basketball player rather than a boxer. I didn't think I could pull that off. I'm a little short to be a basketball player!"
Small: Eddie Murphy: Ive always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something
"I've always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself"
Small: Eddie Murphy: I dont think more concentration is required for Robert De Niro to do what he does as for Jim Car
"I don't think more concentration is required for Robert De Niro to do what he does as for Jim Carrey to do what he does"