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Murphy, Eddie
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popular name of Edward Reagan Murphy
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| (1961– )
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| Comic performer and film director, born in New York City, USA. A popular prankster and mimic at school, he hosted a talent show at the Roosevelt Youth Center in 1976 and subsequently decided to pursue a career in show-business. He first came to national prominence on the television show Saturday Night Live (1980–4). A charismatic, self-confident humorist, his debut in the film 48 Hrs (1982) was followed by an unbroken string of box-office hits including Trading Places (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984, and its sequel, 1987), and Coming to America (1988). Later films include Big Baby (1991), The Nutty Professor (1996), Dr Dolittle (1998), Bowfinger (1999), and Showtime (2002). His best-selling albums include Eddie Murphy Comedian (1982) and How Could it Be? (1984). He made his directorial debut with Harlem Nights (1989). |
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