Eddie Murphy

Stars in Beverly Hills Cop sequel released on Netflix.

Nominated for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Dolemite Is My Name.

Won for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Saturday Night Live.

Starred in the biographical comedy film Dolemite Is My Name.

Welcomed his tenth child, a son named Max Charles Murphy.

Awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Married Tracey Edmonds in Bora Bora; marriage was not legally binding.

Divorced from Nicole Mitchell after 13 years of marriage.

Voiced Donkey in the animated film Shrek, a commercially successful role.

Starred in and produced The Nutty Professor, a box office success.

Starred in Beverly Hills Cop III.

Married Nicole Mitchell.

Starred in and produced the film Boomerang.

Starred in Another 48 Hrs., sequel to 48 Hrs.

Released Eddie Murphy Raw, a stand-up comedy film.

Starred in Beverly Hills Cop II.

Starred in 48 Hrs., a breakthrough role.

Joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.

Began performing stand-up comedy at youth centers and clubs.

Born in Brooklyn, New York City.