Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician. He has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs, Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls. This book is your ultimate resource for Eddie Murphy. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Eddie Murphy, 48 Hrs., Trading Places, Eddie Murphy Delirious, Best Defense, Beverly Hills Cop, The Golden Child, Beverly Hills Cop II, Eddie Murphy Raw, Coming to America, Harlem Nights, Another 48 Hrs., Boomerang (1992 film), The Distinguished Gentleman, Beverly Hills Cop III, Vampire in Brooklyn, The Nutty Professor (1996 film), Metro (1997 film), Mulan, Dr. Dolittle (film), Holy Man, Life (film), Bowfinger, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Shrek, Dr. Dolittle 2, Showtime (film), I Spy (film), Daddy Day Care, The Haunted Mansion (film), Shrek 2, Dreamgirls (film), Norbit, Shrek the Third, Meet Dave, Imagine That (film), Shrek Forever After, Tower Heist, A Thousand Words (film), The PJs, Shrek the Halls, Shrek (franchise).