Eddie Murphy Biography
Eddie Murphy born Edward Regan Murphy is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer. He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984. Murphy has also worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
In films, Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs. (1982), the Beverly Hills Cop series (1984–present), Trading Places (1983), The Nutty Professor (1996), and Dolemite Is My Name (2019). He has also won numerous awards for his work on the fantasy comedy film Dr. Dolittle (1998) and its 2001 sequel. In 2007, Murphy won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James “Thunder” Early in the musical film Dreamgirls.
Eddie Murphy Age
Eddie is 60 years old as of 2021. He was born on 3 April 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 3rd of April every year.
Eddie Murphy Height and Weight
He stands at an average height of 1.75 meters tall (5 feet and 9 inches) and weighs 77 kilograms. He has black hair and black eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Eddie Murphy Education
Details pertaining to his educational background are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Eddie Murphy Family, Parents, Siblings
Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and raised in the borough’s Bushwick neighborhood. His mother, Lillian (Laney), was a telephone operator, and his father, Charles Edward Murphy (1940–1969), was a transit police officer and an amateur actor and comedian.
His father died in 1969. He later stated:
My mother and father broke up when I was three and he died when I was eight, so I have very dim memories … He was a victim of the Murphy charm (laughs). A woman stabbed my father. I never got all the logistics. It was supposed to be one of those crimes of passion: “If I can’t have you, no one else will” kind of deal.
When Murphy’s single mother became ill, the eight-year-old Murphy and his elder brother Charlie lived in foster care for one year. In interviews, Murphy has said his time in foster care was influential in developing his sense of humor. Later, he and his brother were raised in Roosevelt, New York, by his mother and stepfather Vernon Lynch, a foreman at an ice cream plant
Eddie Murphy Wife and Children
Murphy had two sons in quick succession around the end of the 1980s: Eric (born c. 1989), with then-girlfriend Paulette McNeely, and Christian (born c. 1990) with then-girlfriend Tamara Hood.
Murphy began a longtime romantic relationship with Nicole Mitchell after meeting her in 1988 at an NAACP Image Awards show. They lived together for almost two years before getting married at the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in New York City on March 18, 1993. Murphy and Mitchell have five children together: Bria, Myles, Shayne, Zola, and Bella. In August 2005, Mitchell filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The divorce was finalized on April 17, 2006.
Following his divorce from Mitchell, in 2006, Murphy began dating former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, who became pregnant and said the child was Murphy’s. When questioned about the pregnancy in December 2006, by RTL Boulevard, Murphy told Dutch reporter Matthijs Kleyn, “I don’t know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn’t jump to conclusions, sir”. Brown gave birth to a baby girl, Angel Iris Murphy Brown, on Murphy’s 46th birthday, April 3, 2007. On June 22, 2007, representatives for Brown announced that a DNA test had confirmed Murphy was the father. Brown had stated in an interview that Murphy has not sought a relationship with Angel, although it was later reported in 2010 that Murphy was getting to know her.
Murphy exchanged vows with film producer Tracey Edmonds, former wife of Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, on January 1, 2008, in a private ceremony on an island off Bora Bora. On January 16, 2008, the couple released a statement describing the ceremony as a “symbolic union”: “After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forgo having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further” and that they would “remain friends”. Murphy bought property on Long Island, New York, later that year.
In May 2016, Murphy had a daughter by Australian model Paige Butcher, whom he has been dating since 2012. Murphy and Butcher are parents of a son born in November 2018. They were engaged to be married in September 2018. Their son’s middle name pays tribute to Murphy’s late brother, Charlie, who died from leukemia in 2017.
Eddie Murphy Salary
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Eddie Murphy Net Worth
Eddie has an estimated net worth of $215 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Eddie Murphy Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Murphy.
Eddie Murphy Wiki
- Full Names: Edward Regan Murphy
- Popular As: Eddie Murphy
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor
- Nationality: African-American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Eddie Murphy Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 60 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: 3 April 1961
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Birthday: 3 April
Eddie Murphy Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet and 9 inches
- Weight: 77 kilograms
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Eddie Murphy Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Charles Edward Murphy
- Mother: Lillian
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Married to Paige Butcher
- Children: 5
Eddie Murphy Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $215 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor
Eddie Murphy Career
Murphy co-starred in Tower Heist (2011), directed by Brett Ratner, alongside Ben Stiller, Matthew Broderick, and Casey Affleck. Murphy played a thief who joins a group of hardworking men who find out they have fallen victim to a wealthy businessman’s Ponzi scheme, and conspire to rob his high-rise residence. It was reported in 2011 that Murphy would host the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. However, he dropped out of his hosting duties on November 9, 2011, in the wake of the Brett Ratner scandal.
On March 8, 2014, it was announced that Murphy would team up with Boomerang co-star Halle Berry in a new film titled Miles and Me. The film was also set to star Laurence Fishburne and was set to begin pre-production in 2014 from Paramount Pictures. No other word was released about or who else was attached. On March 15, 2015, it was announced that Murphy would play comedian Richard Pryor’s father, LeRoy Pryor, in the upcoming biopic directed by Lee Daniels with Mike Epps playing Pryor; as of 2019, the project remains in development hell.
In February 2015, Murphy attended Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special where Chris Rock introduced him in a special tribute dedicated to him. Murphy was greeted with an enthusiastic standing ovation from the crowd of comedians and stars, however, he received criticism for his brief appearance, declining to tell any jokes, and for not reprising his iconic SNL characters.
On October 15, 2015, Murphy was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Those who honored Murphy at the event included Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Trevor Noah, George Lopez, Kevin Nealon, Kathy Griffin, Tracy Morgan, Joe Piscopo, Jay Pharoah, and Dick Gregory. Murphy co-starred with actress Britt Robertson in the drama Mr. Church (2016).
In October 2019, Murphy produced and starred in Dolemite Is My Name as Rudy Ray Moore. The film was distributed on Netflix and received overwhelming critical acclaim. The film holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with the critic’s consensus reading, “Eddie Murphy makes Dolemite Is My Name just as bold, brash, and ultimately hard to resist as its subject.” For his work, Murphy received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the film.
In December 2019, Murphy returned to Saturday Night Live to promote Dolemite; this was his first time hosting since 1984. His hosting duties received overwhelming acclaim from audiences and critics alike, making it the highest watched episode since 2008 when Tina Fey played Sarah Palin. Comedians Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, and Kenan Thompson welcomed Murphy back in the opening monologue. Murphy went on to reprise his popular SNL characters such as Mr. Robinson, Gumby, Buckwheat, and Velvet Jones. Murphy won his first-ever Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for hosting the episode.
In 2019, it was announced that Murphy and most of the cast will be reprising their roles in the Coming to America sequel Coming 2 America, which was released in March 2021.
On December 6, 2013, it was announced that Murphy would star in the fourth film of the Beverly Hills Cop series. Brett Ratner would direct the film, Jerry Bruckheimer was confirmed to produce the film, and Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec would write. In a June 2014 interview, Murphy discussed the plot of the film, saying it would take place in Detroit and they would actually film in Detroit, bringing in an estimated $56.6 million to the state of Michigan. On June 14, 2016, it was confirmed that Murphy was still set to reprise his role as Axel Foley in a fourth film. In December 2019, it was reported that Netflix would distribute the film. More recently, he and his Eddie Murphy Productions company signed a deal with Amazon Studios.
Singing career
Murphy is also a singer, having frequently provided background vocals to songs released by the Bus Boys; the song “(The Boys Are) Back in Town” was featured in 48 Hrs. and Murphy’s comedy special Eddie Murphy Delirious. As a solo artist, Murphy had two hit singles, “Party All the Time” (produced by Rick James) and “Put Your Mouth on Me” during the latter half of the 1980s. He had started singing earlier in his career, with the songs “Boogie in Your Butt” and “Enough Is Enough”, the latter being a parody of Barbra Streisand’s and Donna Summer’s 1979 song, “No More Tears”. Both songs appeared on his 1982 self-titled comedy album.
“Party All the Time” was featured on Murphy’s debut album How Could It Be (1985), which included a minor follow-up R&B hit in the title track, a duet with vocalist Crystal Blake. This track was written by Rusty Hamilton and was produced by Stevie Wonder’s cousin Aquil Fudge after a brief falling out with Rick James. In 2004, VH-1 and Blender voted “Party All the Time” number seven among the “50 Worst Songs of All-Time”. Sharam used a sample of the song for the UK No. 8 hit “PATT (Party All the Time)” in 2006. “Put Your Mouth on Me” appeared on Murphy’s 1989 follow-up album, So Happy.
Murphy recorded the album Love’s Alright in the early 1990s. He performed in a music video of the single “Whatzupwitu”, featuring Michael Jackson. He recorded a duet with Shabba Ranks called “I Was a King”. In 1992, Murphy appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” alongside Magic Johnson and Iman.
Though uncredited, Murphy provided vocal work on SNL castmate Joe Piscopo’s comedy single, “The Honeymooners Rap”. Piscopo impersonated Jackie Gleason on the single, while Murphy provided an imitation of Art Carney.
In Coming to America, he imitated Jackie Wilson when he sang “To Be Loved”, but because the character he was playing had a thick accent, he had to sing it in character, he also performed in the same film as the character Randy Watson, a small-time club singer, a role he reprised in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America.
Murphy performed several songs in the Shrek film franchise. In the first film, he performed a version of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer” in the film’s final scene; in Shrek 2 he performed Ricky Martin’s hit “Livin’ La Vida Loca” along with co-star Antonio Banderas; Murphy performed “Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)” for Shrek the Third, once again with Banderas.
In 2013, he released his first single in many years titled “Red Light”, a reggae song featuring Snoop Dogg. He is also working on a new album titled 9.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie Murphy
Who is Eddie?
Edward Regan Murphy is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer. He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984. Murphy has also worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
How old is Eddie?
Eddie is 60 years old as of 2021. He was born on 3 April 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 3rd of April every year.
How tall is Eddie?
He stands at an average height of 1.75 meters tall (5 feet and 9 inches) and weighs 77 kilograms. He has black hair and black eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Is Eddie married?
In May 2016, Murphy had a daughter by Australian model Paige Butcher, whom he has been dating since 2012. Murphy and Butcher are parents of a son born in November 2018. They were engaged to be married in September 2018. Their son’s middle name pays tribute to Murphy’s late brother, Charlie, who died from leukemia in 2017.
How much is Eddie worth?
Eddie has an estimated net worth of $215 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Eddie make?
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Eddie live?
Because of security reasons, Eddie has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Eddie dead or alive?
Eddie is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Eddie Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
Eddie Murphy Contacts
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