“We need to be prepared to help with their rent and utilities for six months to a year, ... We don't want them working right now.”

Eddie Murphy

“We want the same effect as if someone's house burned here, ... We want to give them a normal life as soon as possible.”

Eddie Murphy

“I'm relaxed about my career. I've been making movies for over 20 years, so I've earned at least the right to relax.”

Eddie Murphy

“In the original script, my character was a basketball player rather than a boxer. I didn't think I could pull that off. I'm a little short to be a basketball player!”

Eddie Murphy

“I'd like to produce, direct, write, score, and star in a film in exactly the way Chaplin did. I'll do that before I'm thirty.”

Eddie Murphy

“You know, making a movie is a collaborative effort and sometimes all the ingredients don't work out. I know that every now and again I am going to make a movie that won't work.”

Eddie Murphy

“I don't think more concentration is required for Robert De Niro to do what he does as for Jim Carrey to do what he does.”

Eddie Murphy

“I've always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself.”

Eddie Murphy

“The thing about kids is that they express emotion. They don't hold back. If they want to cry, they cry, and if they are in a good mood, they're in a good mood.”

Eddie Murph

Though he has grown up a lot since his fast-lane rise as a superstar in the 1980s, Murphy has lived the Hollywood lifestyle with controversy, criticism, scandal, and the admiration of millions... more

Though he has grown up a lot since his fast-lane rise as a superstar in the 1980s, Murphy has lived the Hollywood lifestyle with controversy, criticism, scandal, and the admiration of millions worldwide for his talents. As Murphy had matured throughout the years, learning many lessons about the Hollywood game in the process, he settled down with more family-oriented humor with Doctor Dolittle (1998), Mulan (1998), Bowfinger (1999), and the animated smash Shrek (2001), in a supporting role that showcased Murphy's comedic personality and charm. In spite of being vocal in interviews about his career, Eddie Murphy continues to live a happy life with his wife and kids and has said that if his career would to end tomorrow he would be content just being with his family.

In 1989, Murphy, coming off another hit, Coming to America (1988), found failure with his directorial debut, Harlem Nights (1989). Another 48 Hrs. (1990) and his turn as a hopeless romantic in... more

In 1989, Murphy, coming off another hit, Coming to America (1988), found failure with his directorial debut, Harlem Nights (1989). Another 48 Hrs. (1990) and his turn as a hopeless romantic in Boomerang (1992) did little to resuscitate his career. However, his remake of Jerry Lewis's The Nutty Professor (1996) brought Murphy's drawing power back into fruition. From there, Murphy rebounded with occasional hits and misses but has long proven himself as a skilled comedic actor with applaudable range pertaining to characterizations and mannerisms.

Murphy made his feature film debut in 48 Hrs. (1982), alongside Nick Nolte. The two's comedic and antagonistic chemistry, alongside Murphy's believable performance as a streetwise convict aiding a... more

Murphy made his feature film debut in 48 Hrs. (1982), alongside Nick Nolte. The two's comedic and antagonistic chemistry, alongside Murphy's believable performance as a streetwise convict aiding a bitter, aging cop, won over critics and audiences. The next year, Murphy went two for two, with another hit, pairing him with John Landis, who later became a frequent collaborator with Murphy in Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Beverly Hills Cop (1984) was the film that made Murphy a box-office superstar and most notably made him a celebrity worldwide, and it remains one of the all-time biggest domestic blockbusters in motion-picture history. Murphy's performance as a young Detroit cop in pursuit of his friend's murderers earned him a third consecutive Golden Globe nomination. Axel Foley became one of Murphy's signature characters. On top of his game, Murphy was unfazed by his success, that is until his box office appeal and choices in scripts resulted into a spo...

In the early 1980s, at the age of 19, Murphy was offered a contract for the Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players of "Saturday Night Live" (1975), where Murphy exercised his comedic abilities in... more

In the early 1980s, at the age of 19, Murphy was offered a contract for the Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players of "Saturday Night Live" (1975), where Murphy exercised his comedic abilities in impersonating African American figures and originating some of the shows most memorable characters: Velvet Jones, Mr. Robinson, and a disgruntled and angry Gumby.

Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn New York, in 1961, the youngest son of Lillian Murphy, a widow who married Vernon Lynch, the step-father of Eddie, his brother Charles Q. Murphy, and Vernon Jr... more

Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn New York, in 1961, the youngest son of Lillian Murphy, a widow who married Vernon Lynch, the step-father of Eddie, his brother Charles Q. Murphy, and Vernon Jr. Eddie himself had aspirations of being in show business since he was a child. A bright kid growing up in the streets of New York, Murphy spent a great deal of time on impressions and comedy stand-up routines rather than academics. His sense of humor and wit made him a stand out amongst his classmates at Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. By the time he was 15, Murphy worked as a stand-up comic on the lower part of New York, wooing audiences with his dead-on impressions of celebrities and outlooks on life.

Watching "Raw". Classic stand up!

Watching Raw lol he was crazy as hell

Thought I made that up, but just heard it as a joke on the comedy channel. :(

He was funny as Donkey in shrek episodes 1-4!

Eddie is celebrating his 51st birthday today. 04-03-12. What's your favorite role? It's a tie for me. Axl and Donkey.

Happy Birthday to the man who has made me laugh so many times over the years.

remember the 1997 scandal with him if you don't let me remind you,...lol news.softpedia.com/news/Eddie-Murphy-s-1997-Transvestite-Prostitute-

"Eddie Murphy was always Sherman Klump." I found the article I've linked interesting. It's a little long, but the writer backs his opinion up with some undeniable fact. To tell the truth the Eddie... more

"Eddie Murphy was always Sherman Klump." I found the article I've linked interesting. It's a little long, but the writer backs his opinion up with some undeniable fact. To tell the truth the Eddie Murphy movies I prefer re-watching are his more family friendly ones. I have my favorite scenes from movies like 48 Hours, but they're not necessarily my favorite. news.moviefone.com/scott-mendelson/eddie-murphy-movies_b_1349261.htm

Going to see his new movie on Sunday with mom. I think it's called 1000 words looks funny of course with Eddie it's always funny

My daughter really likes him

FINALLY! A Thousand Words is one of the better movies he's made in the last 52 years!

They dont have Norbit on here.

Great actor!! I love all his movies!

This man is such a fool and I love him for it. However, I must admit that at the height of his career, he was hysterical. However, I didn't realize that beyond Shrek he was doing voice over work. Go... more

This man is such a fool and I love him for it. However, I must admit that at the height of his career, he was hysterical. However, I didn't realize that beyond Shrek he was doing voice over work. Go Eddie! Diversify your portfolio!

Watching Beverly Hills Cop

Eddie Murphy could make me laugh all in comming to america sheck trilogy hills cop one and two