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Eddie Murphy

Movie star, SNL savior, top standup of the early 1980s, releasing classic comedy albums and concert films.
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Eddie Murphy - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Born

April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY

Genre

Comedy/Spoken

Styles

Comedy Standup Comedy Sketch Comedy Contemporary R&B

Also Known As

Edward Regan Murphy

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