Eddie 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. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, and has worked as a stand-up comedian. He was ranked #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actor for his performance in 48 Hrs and best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won theGolden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early inDreamgirls, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same role.
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