Eddie Murphy American Actor Known for Dr. Dolittle 2
Eddie Murphy · comedian and film actor · American
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Biography
Born on 3 April 1961 in Brooklyn, Eddie Murphy is an American actor. He is 65 years old. Among the titles he is known for are Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) and Saturday Night Live (1975).
His first listed screen credit dates to 1975, with Saturday Night Live. The list below counts 43 films and one TV series from 1975 to 2025. He is credited as Norbit, Rasputia, Mr. Wong in Norbit (2007), Donkey in Far Far Away Idol (2004) and Billy Ray Valentine in Trading Places (1983). His latest credit on record is The Pickup (2025). Eddie Murphy also worked as director on Harlem Nights, and writer on 6 titles, including Norbit.
Music credits include 7 albums and 2 singles, among them All I Fuckin' Know (1998). The genres linked to his work are comedy film and observational comedy. He is listed as playing electric bass guitar. He has released music through Motown. The YouTube account had 548K subscribers when last counted in July 2025.
Eddie Murphy has won 9 awards and received 3 nominations on record. His first award on record is Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay in 1990 for Harlem Nights. Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2020 for Saturday Night Live is the latest win listed.
Filmography
44 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Pickup | Film | |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Axel Foley | Film |
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane | Film | |
| 2023 | You People | Film | |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | Film | |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | Film | |
| 2016 | Mr. Church | Film | |
| 2012 | A Thousand Words | Film | |
| 2011 | Tower Heist | Film | |
| 2009 | Imagine That | Film | |
| 2008 | Meet Dave | Film | |
| 2007 | Norbit | Norbit, Rasputia, Mr. Wong, Writer | Film |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | James (Jimmy) "Thunder" Early | Film |
| 2004 | Far Far Away Idol | Donkey | Film |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Haunted Mansion | Jim Evers | Film |
| 2002 | I Spy | Film | |
| 2002 | Showtime | Film | |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash | Film | |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Film | |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Film | |
| 1999 | Bowfinger | Film | |
| 1999 | Life | Film | |
| 1998 | Dr. Dolittle | Film | |
| 1998 | Holy Man | Film | |
| 1997 | Metro | Film | |
| 1996 | The Nutty Professor | Film | |
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Film | |
| 1994 | Beverly Hills Cop III | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Film | |
| 1992 | Lorenzo's Oil | Film | |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman | Thomas Jefferson Johnson | Film |
| 1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Writer | Film |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1988 | Coming to America | Writer | Film |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Writer | Film |
| 1986 | The Golden Child | Film | |
| 1985 | Best Defense | Film | |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1983 | Eddie Murphy Delirious | Writer | Film |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Billy Ray Valentine | Film |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Film | |
| 1975– | Saturday Night Live | TV series |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Saturday Night Live | Won |
| 2015 | Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | Won | |
| 2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | Grammy Awards | Won | |
| 1990 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay | Harlem Nights | Won |
| Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | ||
| Saturn Awards | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2007 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director | Harlem Nights | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay | Harlem Nights | Nominated |
Discography
9 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | All I Fuckin' Know | Album |
| 1993 | Love's Alright | Album |
| 1993 | Whatzupwitu | Single |
| 1989 | So Happy | Album |
| 1985 | How Could It Be | Album |
| 1985 | Party All the Time | Single |
| 1983 | Eddie Murphy: Comedian | Album |
| 1982 | Eddie Murphy | Album |
| Greatest Comedy Hits | Album |
Personal life
He has been married to Paige Butcher since 2024. He is married to Tracey Edmonds. Earlier marriages on record are to Nicole Mitchell Murphy (1993 to 2006). He has 7 children on record. Education on record includes Nassau Community College and Roosevelt High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy is 65 years old, born on 3 April 1961 in Brooklyn.
What is Eddie Murphy known for?
Eddie Murphy is known for Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) and Saturday Night Live (1975).
What is Eddie Murphy’s nationality?
Eddie Murphy is American, born in Brooklyn.
How tall is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Who is Eddie Murphy married to?
Eddie Murphy is married to Paige Butcher; they married in 2024.
Has Eddie Murphy won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2020) for Saturday Night Live.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q43874), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: David Shankbone · Public domain
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