Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and director, who began his career as a cast member of Saturday Night Live (1980–1983). He is best known for his frequent comedic roles in films as well as on television, including playing the titular character of the first two Dr. Dolittle films, Axel Foley in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Professor Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor and its 2000 sequel (along with playing other characters), Prince/King Akeem Joffer in Coming to America and its 2021 sequel (along with portraying other characters), Charlie Hinton in Daddy Day Care, Evan Danielson in Imagine That, and for his voice role as Donkey in DreamWorks' Shrek franchise. He also received an Oscar nomination for his role as James "Thunder" Early in Bill Condon's 2006 musical drama film Dreamgirls.
In 1992, Murphy made his Disney debut as Thomas J. Johnson in the Hollywood Pictures film The Distinguished Gentleman. His most notable Disney role is voicing Mushu in the 1998 Disney animated feature film Mulan, which gained him praise for his naturally comedic voice work. In 2003, he starred as Jim Evers in The Haunted Mansion. He also notably played Inspector Scott Roper in the 1997 Touchstone Pictures film Metro and G in the 1998 satirical comedy-drama film Holy Man. Additionally, in 1999, he voiced Thurgood Orenthal Stubbs in the Touchstone Television series The PJs, in which he also co-created.
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- Murphy was originally considered for the role of Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, along with several other actors that were considered for the role. However, he turned down the role afterwards and later regretted it.[1] Had he gotten the part, his portrayal of the character would have fit well with the theme of racial and ethnic discrimination.
- He was also considered for the role of the host of an unbuilt Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction entitled the "Creature's Choice Awards". An awards show for monsters, "Eddie Frankenmurphy" would present various awards to different film creatures, culminating in the arrival of Godzilla to accept a lifetime achievement award. The attraction would be rejected in favor of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.[2]
- He was also considered for the voice role of Genie in Aladdin, along with several other actors, but the role was ultimately given to Robin Williams.[citation needed]
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- ↑ "The Lost Roles of Eddie Murphy". Vulture (Apr 7, 2011).
- ↑ "Ungranted Wishes: The Disney World Attractions That Never Were". DisneyFanatic (Apr 27, 2022).
