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Eddie Murphy, born in 1961, is an American entertainment icon whose multifaceted career encompasses acting, directing, producing, stand-up comedy, and voice work. A regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, Murphy's comedic prowess earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dreamgirls and multiple nominations for his leading roles in blockbusters like Beverly Hills Cop and Trading Places. His versatility extends to voice acting, where he has lent his talents to beloved characters in The PJs, Shrek, and Mulan. Known for playing multiple roles in films like Coming to America and the Nutty Professor series, Murphy's innovative approach to comedy and his enduring influence on American entertainment make him a cultural touchstone.
80 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Donkey | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2027 | Shrek 5 | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2026 | Shrek 25 Aniversario | Donkey (Voice) | Film |
| 2026 | The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy | Self | Film |
| 2025 | The Pickup | Russell | Film |
| 2025 | The Pickup | Producer | Film |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Axel Foley | Film |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Producer | Film |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson | Film |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | Rudy Ray Moore | Film |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | Producer | Film |
| 2016 | Mr. Church | Henry Church | Film |
| 2013 | Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley | Self | Film |
| 2012 | A Thousand Words | Jack McCall | Film |
| 2012 | Shrek's Thrilling Tales | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2012 | Eddie Murphy: One Night Only | Self | Film |
| 2011 | Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis | Self | Film |
| 2011 | Tower Heist | Slide | Film |
| 2011 | Tower Heist | Producer | Film |
| 2010 | Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | Shrek's Yule Log | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2009 | Imagine That | Evan Danielson | Film |
| 2008 | Meet Dave | Dave / Captain | Film |
| 2007 | Norbit | Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong | Film |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Shrek the Halls | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Norbit | Producer | Film |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | James 'Thunder' Early | Film |
| 2004 | Shrek 3-D | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Far Far Away Idol | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | The Haunted Mansion | Jim Evers | Film |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care | Charlie Hinton | Film |
| 2002 | Showtime | Officer Trey Sellars | Film |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash | Pluto Nash | Film |
| 2001 | Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party | Donkey (voice) (singing voice) | Film |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Dr. John Dolittle | Film |
| 2001 | Shrek | Donkey (voice) | Film |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins | Film |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1999 | The PJs | Thurgood Stubbs (voice) | TV |
| 1999 | Bowfinger | Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey | Film |
| 1999 | Life | Rayford Gibson | Film |
| 1999 | The PJs | Executive Producer | TV |
| 1999 | Life | Producer | Film |
| 1998 | Holy Man | G | Film |
| 1998 | Mulan | Mushu (voice) | Film |
| 1998 | Doctor Dolittle | Dr. John Dolittle | Film |
| 1998 | Holy Man | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1997 | Metro | Inspector Scott Roper | Film |
| 1996 | The Nutty Professor | Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump | Film |
| 1996 | The Nutty Professor | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Maximillian / Pauly / Guido | Film |
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Producer | Film |
| 1994 | Beverly Hills Cop III | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1993 | Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films | King (uncredited) | Film |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman | Thomas Jefferson Johnson | Film |
| 1992 | Michael Jackson: Remember The Time | King (uncredited) | Film |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Marcus Graham | Film |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Reggie Hammond | Film |
| 1990 | Tongues Untied | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1990 | Another 48 Hrs. | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Quick | Film |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Director | Film |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1988 | Coming to America | Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul | Film |
| 1988 | Coming to America | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Self | Film |
| 1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Writer | Film |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1986 | The Golden Child | Chandler Jarrell | Film |
| 1984 | Best Defense | Landry | Film |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Axel Foley | Film |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Billy Ray Valentine | Film |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Reggie Hammond | Film |
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