Eddie Murphy

Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American comedian, actor, singer, writer, producer, and director, who began his career as a cast member of (1980–1983). He is best known for his frequent comedic roles in films as well as on television, including playing the titular character of the first two , Axel Foley in the , Professor Sherman Klump in and its 2000 (along with playing other characters), Prince/King Akeem Joffer in and its 2021 (along with portraying other characters), Charlie Hinton in , Evan Danielson in , and for his voice role as Donkey in ' . He also received an nomination for his role as James "Thunder" Early in Bill Condon's 2006 musical drama film .
In 1992, Murphy made his Disney debut as Thomas J. Johnson in the Hollywood Pictures film The Distinguished Gentleman. His most notable Disney role is voicing Mushu in the 1998 Disney animated feature film Mulan, which gained him praise for his naturally comedic voice work. In 2003, he starred as Jim Evers in The Haunted Mansion. He also notably played Inspector Scott Roper in the 1997 Touchstone Pictures film Metro and G in the 1998 satirical comedy-drama film Holy Man. Additionally, in 1999, he voiced Thurgood Orenthal Stubbs in the Touchstone Television series , in which he also co-created.
==Roles==
Mushu Stock Art.png|Mushu(Mulan)
Jim Evers EM.jpg|Jim Evers(The Haunted Mansion)
Eddie murphy distinguished.jpg|Thomas Jefferson Johnson(The Distinguished Gentleman)
Metro eddie.jpg|Scott Roper(Metro)
Holy man.jpg|G(Holy Man)
==Gallery==
Eddie Murphy behind the scenes Mulan.jpg|Eddie Murphy behind the scenes of Mulan.
Eddie Murphy 81st Oscars.jpg|Eddie Murphy speaking onstage at the 81st annual Academy Awards in February 2008.
Eddie Murphy & Yara Shahidi Imagine That premiere.jpg|Eddie Murphy and Yara Shahidi at the premiere of in June 2009.
Eddie Murphy Nick KCA11.jpg|Eddie Murphy speaking onstage at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards.
Eddie & Charlie Murphy.jpg|Eddie Murphy with his brother, Charlie, at Eddie's comedy event in November 2012.
Eddie Murphy SNL 40th Anniversary.jpg|Eddie Murphy attending the 40th anniversary celebration of in February 2015.
Eddie Murphy visits JKL.jpg|Eddie Murphy visiting in August 2016.
Eddie Murphy speaks at 20th HFA.jpg|Eddie Murphy speaks onstage at the 20th annual Hollywood Film Awards in November 2016.
Eddie Murphy TIFF19.jpg|Eddie Murphy attending the 2019 Toronto International Film Fest.
==Trivia==
*Murphy was originally considered for the role of Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, along with several other actors that were considered for the role. However, he turned down the role afterwards and later regretted it. Had he gotten the part, his portrayal of the character would have fit well with the theme of racial and ethnic discrimination.
*He was also considered for the role of the host of an unbuilt Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction entitled the "Creature's Choice Awards". An awards show for monsters, "Eddie Frankenmurphy" would present various awards to different film creatures, culminating in the arrival of Godzilla to accept a lifetime achievement award. The attraction would be rejected in favor of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
*He was also considered for the voice role of Genie in Aladdin, along with several other actors, but the role was ultimately given to Robin Williams.https://web.archive.org/web/20121025122146/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,312562_2,00.html
==References==
==External links==
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*Eddie Murphy on Shrek Wiki
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