Eddie Murphy, born Edward Regan Murphy on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time.

His career began as a stand-up comic, and he gained fame as a cast member on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. His breakout roles in the 1980s films 48 Hrs., Trading Places, and Beverly Hills Cop established him as a movie star.

Eddie Murphy continued to build his career with leading roles in films such as The Golden Child, Coming to America, Harlem Nights, Boomerang, The Nutty Professor, Dr. Dolittle, Bowfinger, Daddy Day Care, and Norbit.

He has also worked as a voice actor, most notably as Donkey in the Shrek franchise. Murphy's career experienced a resurgence with roles in films like Dolemite Is My Name, Coming 2 America, You People, Candy Cane Lane, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

His films have grossed over $3.8 billion in the United States and Canada and over $6.7 billion worldwide.

His lifestyle has evolved over the years. While he once lived the fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle, he now enjoys a more relaxed and private life. He has a large family and values spending time with them.

He has ten children from various relationships and is currently engaged to Paige Butcher, with whom he has two children.

In his personal life, Eddie Murphy has had two marriages and several high-profile relationships. He was first married to Nicole Mitchell from 1993 to 2006, and they have five children together. He also has children with former partners Paulette McNeely, Tamara Hood, and Melanie Brown.

His relationship with Paige Butcher began in 2012, and they have two children together. The couple has kept their relationship relatively private, and they are set to marry in 2024.

His best shows and performances include his work on Saturday Night Live, where he created memorable characters such as Velvet Jones, Mr. Robinson, and Gumby. His film roles in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, and Shrek are also highly regarded.

Throughout his career, Eddie Murphy has received numerous awards and nominations. He has won a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2015, he was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and in 2023, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.