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Eddie Murphy

Bio: Edward "Eddie" Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian, and singer. He is the second-highest grossing actor in motion picture history

Born: Mon, Apr 03 1961

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Eddie Murphy is 63 years old

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Shrek 5

Eddie Murphy will be 65 in Shrek 5 as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 2026

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Eddie Murphy was 63 in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2025

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Eddie Murphy was 63 in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F as 'Axel Foley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Eddie Murphy was 63 in Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2024

Candy Cane Lane

Eddie Murphy was 62 in Candy Cane Lane as 'Chris Carver'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 2023

Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King

Eddie Murphy was 62 in Eddie Murphy : Hollywood's Black King as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023

Lynch/Oz

Eddie Murphy was 62 in Lynch/Oz as 'Axel Foley (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 2023

You People

Eddie Murphy was 61 in You People as 'Akbar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023

Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts

Eddie Murphy was 59 in Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2021

Coming 2 America

Eddie Murphy was 59 in Coming 2 America as 'Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2021

Feeding America Comedy Festival

Eddie Murphy was 59 in Feeding America Comedy Festival as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2020

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Eddie Murphy was 58 in Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 2020

Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy was 58 in Dolemite Is My Name as 'Rudy Ray Moore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2019

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Eddie Murphy was 57 in Won't You Be My Neighbor? as 'Self - Mr. Robinson (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2018

Mr. Church

Eddie Murphy was 55 in Mr. Church as 'Henry Church'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2016

Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Eddie Murphy was 54 in Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 2015

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Eddie Murphy was 53 in Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2014

Shrek Stories

Eddie Murphy was 52 in Shrek Stories as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2013

Moms Mabley

Eddie Murphy was 52 in Moms Mabley as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2013

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy was 51 in Eddie Murphy: One Night Only as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2012

Dreamworks Holiday Classics

Eddie Murphy was 51 in Dreamworks Holiday Classics as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 2012

Shrek's Thrilling Tales

Eddie Murphy was 51 in Shrek's Thrilling Tales as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2012

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Eddie Murphy was 51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2012

A Thousand Words

Eddie Murphy was 50 in A Thousand Words as 'Jack McCall'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2012

Shrek: Once Upon a Time

Eddie Murphy was 50 in Shrek: Once Upon a Time as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 2011

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Eddie Murphy was 50 in Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 2011

Tower Heist

Eddie Murphy was 50 in Tower Heist as 'Slide'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2011

Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular

Eddie Murphy was 49 in Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 2010

Shrek's Yule Log

Eddie Murphy was 49 in Shrek's Yule Log as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 2010

The Women of SNL

Eddie Murphy was 49 in The Women of SNL as 'Gumby (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 2010

Shrek Forever After

Eddie Murphy was 49 in Shrek Forever After as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 16 2010

Imagine That

Eddie Murphy was 48 in Imagine That as 'Evan Danielson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2009

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

Eddie Murphy was 47 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2008

Meet Dave

Eddie Murphy was 47 in Meet Dave as 'Dave / Captain'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 2008

Shrek the Halls

Eddie Murphy was 46 in Shrek the Halls as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2007

Shrek the Third

Eddie Murphy was 46 in Shrek the Third as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 17 2007

Norbit

Eddie Murphy was 45 in Norbit as 'Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2007

Dreamgirls

Eddie Murphy was 45 in Dreamgirls as 'James "Thunder" Early'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2006

Fuck

Eddie Murphy was 45 in Fuck as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006

Far Far Away Idol

Eddie Murphy was 43 in Far Far Away Idol as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2004

Shrek 2

Eddie Murphy was 43 in Shrek 2 as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2004

The Haunted Mansion

Eddie Murphy was 42 in The Haunted Mansion as 'Jim Evers'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003

The Ghost of Lord Farquaad

Eddie Murphy was 42 in The Ghost of Lord Farquaad as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 23 2003

Daddy Day Care

Eddie Murphy was 42 in Daddy Day Care as 'Charlie Hinton'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003

I Spy

Eddie Murphy was 41 in I Spy as 'Kelly Robinson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

Eddie Murphy was 41 in The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 2002

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Eddie Murphy was 41 in The Adventures of Pluto Nash as 'Pluto Nash'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2002

Showtime

Eddie Murphy was 40 in Showtime as 'Officer Trey Sellars'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2002

Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party

Eddie Murphy was 40 in Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party as 'Donkey (voice) (singing voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2001

Dr. Dolittle 2

Eddie Murphy was 40 in Dr. Dolittle 2 as 'Dr. John Dolittle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2001

Shrek

Eddie Murphy was 40 in Shrek as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2001

Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek

Eddie Murphy was 40 in Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2001

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Eddie Murphy was 39 in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps as 'Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2000

Bowfinger

Eddie Murphy was 38 in Bowfinger as 'Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1999

Life

Eddie Murphy was 38 in Life as 'Rayford Gibson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999

Holy Man

Eddie Murphy was 37 in Holy Man as 'G'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998

Doctor Dolittle

Eddie Murphy was 37 in Doctor Dolittle as 'Dr. John Dolittle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1998

Mulan

Eddie Murphy was 37 in Mulan as 'Mushu (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1998

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy was 36 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1998

Metro

Eddie Murphy was 35 in Metro as 'Inspector Scott Roper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1997

The Nutty Professor

Eddie Murphy was 35 in The Nutty Professor as 'Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1996

The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2

Eddie Murphy was 34 in The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2 as 'Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1996

Vampire in Brooklyn

Eddie Murphy was 34 in Vampire in Brooklyn as 'Maximillian / Pauly / Guido'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1995

Beverly Hills Cop III

Eddie Murphy was 33 in Beverly Hills Cop III as 'Axel Foley'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1994

But... Seriously

Eddie Murphy was 32 in But... Seriously as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994

Dangerous: The Short Films

Eddie Murphy was 32 in Dangerous: The Short Films as 'King (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1993

The Distinguished Gentleman

Eddie Murphy was 31 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Thomas Jefferson Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1992

Boomerang

Eddie Murphy was 31 in Boomerang as 'Marcus Graham'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992

Another 48 Hrs.

Eddie Murphy was 29 in Another 48 Hrs. as 'Reggie Hammond'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1990

Tongues Untied

Eddie Murphy was 28 in Tongues Untied as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Eddie Murphy was 28 in Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989

Harlem Nights

Eddie Murphy was 28 in Harlem Nights as 'Quick'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1989

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Eddie Murphy was 28 in Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1989

The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live

Eddie Murphy was 28 in The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1989

Coming to America

Eddie Murphy was 27 in Coming to America as 'Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988

Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy was 26 in Eddie Murphy Raw as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1987

Beverly Hills Cop II

Eddie Murphy was 26 in Beverly Hills Cop II as 'Axel Foley'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987

Uptown Comedy Express

Eddie Murphy was 26 in Uptown Comedy Express

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1987

The Golden Child

Eddie Murphy was 25 in The Golden Child as 'Chandler Jarrell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1986

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

Eddie Murphy was 25 in Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986

The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special

Eddie Murphy was 25 in The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1986

B.B. King: Into the Night

Eddie Murphy was 23 in B.B. King: Into the Night as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Beverly Hills Cop

Eddie Murphy was 23 in Beverly Hills Cop as 'Axel Foley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1984

The Joe Piscopo Special

Eddie Murphy was 23 in The Joe Piscopo Special as 'Self / Carl Lewis'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1984

Best Defense

Eddie Murphy was 23 in Best Defense as 'Landry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1984

Eddie Murphy: Delirious

Eddie Murphy was 22 in Eddie Murphy: Delirious as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1983

Trading Places

Eddie Murphy was 22 in Trading Places as 'Billy Ray Valentine'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1983

48 Hrs.

Eddie Murphy was 21 in 48 Hrs. as 'Reggie Hammond'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1982

Untitled Grumpy Old Men Remake

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Untitled Grumpy Old Men Remake

Movie Released: Unreleased

EDDIE

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in EDDIE as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

The Pickup

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in The Pickup

Movie Released: Unreleased

Blue Falcon

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Blue Falcon

Movie Released: Unreleased

Untitled George Clinton Biopic

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Untitled George Clinton Biopic as 'George Clinton'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Untitled Donkey Spin-Off Film

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Untitled Donkey Spin-Off Film as 'Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

The Pink Panther

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in The Pink Panther

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Number One on the Call Sheet

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Number One on the Call Sheet as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 27 2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

Eddie Murphy was 63+ in SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 16 2025

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

Eddie Murphy was 63+ in Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 2024

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Eddie Murphy was 62+ in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2023

The Drew Barrymore Show

Eddie Murphy was 59+ in The Drew Barrymore Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2020

The True Story of...

Eddie Murphy was 59+ in The True Story of... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 2020

The Oprah Conversation

Eddie Murphy was 59+ in The Oprah Conversation as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 30 2020

The Movies That Made Us

Eddie Murphy was 58+ in The Movies That Made Us as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Eddie Murphy was 58+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Tamron Hall

Eddie Murphy was 58+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Desus & Mero

Eddie Murphy was 57+ in Desus & Mero as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Eddie Murphy was 53+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Eddie Murphy was 52+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Eddie Murphy was 52+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Eddie Murphy was 51+ in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2012

Honest Trailers

Eddie Murphy was 50+ in Honest Trailers as 'Akbar / Chris Carver (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

Eddie Murphy was 48+ in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 01 2009

The Reichen Show

Eddie Murphy was 44+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005

Father of the Pride

Eddie Murphy was 43+ in Father of the Pride as 'Donkey (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2004

Celebrities Uncensored

Eddie Murphy was 42+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003

America's Next Top Model

Eddie Murphy was 42+ in America's Next Top Model as 'Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 20 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Eddie Murphy was 41+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The PJs

Eddie Murphy was 37+ in The PJs as 'Thurgood Stubbs (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999

The View

Eddie Murphy was 36+ in The View as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Daily Show

Eddie Murphy was 35+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Inside the Actors Studio

Eddie Murphy was 33+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Eddie Murphy was 31+ in MTV Movie & TV Awards

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Eddie Murphy was 31+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

Yo! MTV Raps

Eddie Murphy was 27+ in Yo! MTV Raps as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Eddie Murphy was 27+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

MTV Video Music Awards

Eddie Murphy was 23+ in MTV Video Music Awards as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984

Saturday Night Live

Eddie Murphy was 14+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Various Characters, Self - Host, Various (archive footage), , Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Eddie Murphy was 1+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Today

Eddie Murphy was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952

The Emmy Awards

Eddie Murphy was 0+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

Beverly Hills Cop

Eddie Murphy will be 63+ in Beverly Hills Cop as 'Det. Axel Foley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased