Eddie Murphy (Eddie Murphy) - actor, screenwriter and producer of African American descent was born in New York in 1961, April 3. The father was a policeman and died when Eddie was 8 years old. The boy and his stepfather were engaged in raising the boy, who drew attention to the young Eddie's passion for cinema and theater, and therefore encouraged him in every possible way.
From the age of 15, Eddie has been performing in youth clubs with copyright miniatures. The success of Murphy in the colloquial genre did not go unnoticed. The owners of the Page of Humor club, Richard Tinken and Robert Wox, gave Eddie an audition for the popular TV show Saturday Night Live. The comic talent of the actor made the audience laugh to tears, and the parodies in his performance were especially popular.
Eddie Murphy - Beginning of a Stellar Career
Eddie Murphy's fame grew, he was twice nominated for the prestigious Emmy Award, however, he never received it. The debut on the movie screen took place in 1982. In the 48-hour police action movie, Murphy played the role of Reggie Hammond, who was released from prison to unravel the murder of police officers. The actor literally stunned the audience with comic skill. The success of the picture exceeded the wildest expectations, and Eddie Murphy became a real "star" of Hollywood.
The audience and film critics enthusiastically greeted Murphy's new work in D. Landis’s film “Swapping Sites.” The stunning charm of the actor, his plastic and facial expressions literally captivated the audience. Critics noted that the energy, ingenuity in the comic episodes and Eddie’s gorgeous smile made him talk about the “Murphy phenomenon”.
Eddie Murphy - Gaining Popularity
In 1984, the movie "The Beverly Hills Police Officer" was released, which brought Eddie Murphy a terrific success. The picture is filled with car chases, shootouts, fights and, of course, Eddie's great sense of humor. Surely, many movie fans today carefully store tapes with this wonderful film in their home collection.
The success of the “Beverly Hills Police Officer” entailed a lot of diverse roles. Among the best can be called the role of Prince Akim in the 1988 film "A Trip to America." Then the actor tries his hand as a director. Unfortunately, the movie Harlem Nights was not a box office success.
In 1996, Murphy played his best role - Sherman Klamp in the movie "Nutty Professor." Along with filming in the movies, Eddie was actively recording his own music albums, including: “Eddie Murphy” (1982), “Love's Alright” (1993) and voiced cartoons. Fans of the talent of a wonderful actor, of course, know that the Donkey from Shrek speaks Eddie Murphy in his voice.
Eddie Murphy - Most Notable Roles
During his career, Murphy has starred in more than 30 films. The peak of popularity came in the 80s. Among his roles, there were also frankly unsuccessful, so critics spoke very unflatteringly about the paintings “Boomerang” and “The Vampire in Brooklyn”. But, of course, there were much more successful roles. These are “Doctor Dullit”, “Nutty Professor”, “Dream Girls” and many others.
2007 brought Eddie Murphy Golden Globe for his role in Bill Condon's Dream Girls. He was also awarded the prestigious Saturn Award for the film The Nutty Professor.
Eddie Murphy - personal life
Murphy's personal life is reminiscent of an endless soap opera. It is enough to recall that the actor has eight children, moreover, from different women. According to the publication US Weekly, now 51-year-old Eddie is dating a famous singer Tony Braxton. Murphy was previously married to model Nicole Mitchell, but in 2006 they divorced. The next girlfriend of the actor was a member of the popular group Spice Girls Melanie Brown. This novel was actively discussed in the "yellow" press. Murphy left his beloved pregnant and categorically refused to acknowledge paternity. DNA analysis confirmed that Angel Iris is his daughter.
Eddie Murphy - Interesting Facts
- Eddie Murphy, like Bruce Willis, did not star in the supporting roles until he became a real "star".
- Already at the age of 30, the actor was unanimously called the "World Star of Comedy", and the monetary value of the title exceeded the amount of one billion dollars.
- Murphy made his debut on stage in the role of stand-up comedian at the age of 15, and at 19 he already performed in the super popular Saturday Night Live.
Eddie Murphy - Today
In 2012, the release of two films with the participation of Eddie Murphy is planned: "Beverly Hills Police Officer 4" and "Incredibly Decreased Man." Murphy is an absolute phenomenon in the comedy genre and cannot be confused with anyone. He gives the impression of a talented actor, a kind and open person. And all the admirers of the talent of this amazing actor will surely see many more amazing films with Eddie, funny and cute, like the previous ones.
