An American actor, comedian, and singer, he rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" in the early 1980s before transitioning to a successful film career. Known for his dynamic personality and versatility, he starred in iconic comedies such as "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming to America," and "The Nutty Professor." His voice work as Donkey in the "Shrek" series further showcased his talent. Over the years, he has earned numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe, and remains a significant figure in entertainment.
DREAMGIRLS
Dreamgirls is a musical drama film that follows the rise of a 1960s girl group, inspired by the story of The Supremes. The film explores themes of...
48 HRS.
A hard-nosed cop teams up with a wise-cracking convict to track down a dangerous criminal in this action-packed film. As they navigate the gritty...
YOU PEOPLE
You People is a sharp, crowd-pleasing comedy about a couple whose engagement triggers a collision between two families across generations, faiths, and...
BEVERLY HILLS COP
Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 action comedy film directed by Martin Brest. The film follows the story of Axel Foley, a Detroit cop who travels to...
SHREK
Shrek is a 2001 animated comedy film about an ogre who embarks on a journey to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon in order to get his swamp back....
THE HAUNTED MANSION
The Haunted Mansion is a comedy-horror film that follows real estate agent Jim Evers and his family as they visit a mysterious mansion, which Jim...
SHREK 2
Shrek 2 is a 2004 animated comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson. The movie follows Shrek and Fiona as they travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away to...
MULAN
Mulan is a 1998 animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. The story follows a young Chinese woman, Mulan, who disguises herself as a...
COMING TO AMERICA
Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis and starring Eddie Murphy. The film tells the story of an African...
TOWER HEIST
A group of employees at a luxury apartment building plot to steal back the money that was stolen from them by a Wall Street swindler. As they plan and...
TRADING PLACES
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires in this classic 1980s...
BOWFINGER
Bowfinger is a comedy film about a struggling filmmaker who decides to make a movie with a famous actor without his knowledge. The movie hilariously...
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
The Nutty Professor (1996) is a comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as Sherman Klump, a kind-hearted but morbidly obese professor who creates a...