Eddie Murphy

Indisputably, Eddie Murphy's reinvention as a more family-centric movie star doesn't hit the same as Prince Akeem or Billy Ray Valentine. But Eddie's Emmy-winning performance hosting SNL in 2020 proves he still has his magic, so maybe there's hope for Beverly Hills Cop 4 yet.

Will Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais Have their Eddie Murphy Moment?

Will Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais Have their Eddie Murphy Moment?

Comedy has been here before.

Authors: By Matt Solomon
Published: May 31, 2022

5 Comedians Who Reinvented Themselves (For Better Or Worse)

Authors: By Matt Solomon
Published: May 06, 2022

5 Comedy Stars’ Perfect Movies

Authors: By Matt Solomon
Published: April 19, 2022

How Eddie Murphy Saved SNL From Extinction

Authors: By Matt Solomon
Published: September 18, 2021

Batman's Darkest Story Was Inspired By A Sketch?

Sadly not ‘The Ambiguously Gay Duo’.

Authors: By JM McNab
Published: July 30, 2020

The 8 Greatest Eddie Murphy Movies of All Time

We asked some of your favorite Cracked writers to pick their favorite Eddie Murphy movie, and defend their picks in a sudden-death, no-holds-barred cage match of thoughtful, comedy enthusiasm.

Authors: By CRACKED Staff
Published: November 12, 2012

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