MovieLine: In this weekend’s Tower Heist, Eddie Murphy stars as as a benevolent crook who helps a few Ponzi scheme victims attempt to recover their money. So how did a Brooklyn-area stand-up transform himself into an ’80s comedic superstar, an unexpected dramatic talent and this February, an Academy Award host?
You can always trace a direct line through a few important roles to illustrate what led to an actor’s current success. As such, let’s look at nine pivotal performances that track the evolution of Eddie Murphy.
Candy Cane Lane Review: Eddie Murphy stars in this Christmas comedy that goes on for too long and loses its charm.
It’s official: Axel Foley will be back soon at Netflix. Younger audiences might not be too familiar with Eddie Murphy’s iconic character, but there was a time when Beverly Hills Cop reigned supreme as one of the most popular action comedies out there.
Eddie Murphy's Coming To America 2, the sequel to the 1988 comedy classic, is skipping cinemas and heading to Amazon Prime.
Murphy needs to do another R rated comedy.