
Eddie Murphy
American actor and producer
- Age
- 65years old
- Born
- 3 April 1961Brooklyn, New York
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 1982–2025
Known for
About Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy is an American actor and producer. They were born on 3 April 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. Their career spans 38 titles, among them Shrek Forever After (2010), Shrek (2001) and Shrek 2 (2004).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Eddie Murphy is 48 Hrs. (1982); in all, 38 films over 43 years. They have worked as actor in 37, producer in 10 and writer in 4. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Shrek Forever After (2010), with 142 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 13 titles. The person they have worked with most is Mike Myers, on 6 films, among them Shrek Forever After and Shrek.
Coming up
- 2027
Latest work
Full filmography (39)- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2020
- 2019
- 2017
- 2018
- 2018
Where to watch Eddie Murphy
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 2001
- 2004
- 2007
- 2011
- 1998
- 2010
- 2008
The best Eddie Murphy films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Dreamgirls 2006
- Shrek 2 2004
- Mulan 1998
- Shrek 2001
- Beverly Hills Cop II 1987
Family and relationships
- Partners
- Mel B 2006–2007
- Children
- Bella Murphy, Bria L. Murphy
- Siblings
- Charles Quinton Murphy
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 2 wins3 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 win1 nomination
- Razzie Awards 5 wins11 nominations
Has worked with
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Mike Myers 6 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 4 more
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John Davis 6 films together Dr. Dolittle, Norbit and 4 more
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Cameron Diaz 5 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 3 more
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Conrad Vernon 5 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 3 more
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Brian Grazer 5 films together Tower Heist, The Nutty Professor and 3 more
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Andrew Adamson 4 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 2 more
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John Cleese 4 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek 2 and 2 more
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Chris Miller 4 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 2 more
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Judge Reinhold 4 films together Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop II and 2 more
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Cody Cameron 4 films together Shrek Forever After, Shrek and 2 more
Eddie Murphy photos
All (5)Questions about Eddie Murphy
How old is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy is 65 years old: born on 3 April 1961 in Brooklyn, New York.
Does Eddie Murphy have children?
Yes, Eddie Murphy has 2 children: Bella Murphy and Bria L. Murphy.
What are the best Eddie Murphy films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Eddie Murphy films are Dreamgirls (2006, 8.6), Shrek 2 (2004, 8.5) and Mulan (1998, 8.3).
What is Eddie Murphy's next film?
Eddie Murphy's next release is Shrek 5, out on 30 June 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Eddie Murphy been in?
MovieNCo lists 38 films for Eddie Murphy, from 48 Hrs. (1982) to The Pickup (2025).
How many awards has Eddie Murphy won?
Eddie Murphy has won 8 awards from 17 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 2 of 3; BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Eddie Murphy's star sign?
Eddie Murphy is a Aries: born on 3 April.
Page reviewed on 14 December 2019.


















