Movies (Acting Roles)
Shrek 5
Eddie Murphy will be
65 in Shrek 5
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Wed, Jul 01 2026
Candy Cane Lane
Eddie Murphy was
62 in Candy Cane Lane
as 'Chris Carver'.
Wed, Nov 29 2023
You People
Eddie Murphy was
61 in You People
as 'Akbar'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Coming 2 America
Eddie Murphy was
59 in Coming 2 America
as 'Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson'.
Thu, Mar 04 2021
Dolemite Is My Name
Eddie Murphy was
58 in Dolemite Is My Name
as 'Rudy Ray Moore'.
Fri, Oct 04 2019
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Eddie Murphy was
57 in Won't You Be My Neighbor?
as 'Self - Mr. Robinson (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Mr. Church
Eddie Murphy was
55 in Mr. Church
as 'Henry Church'.
Fri, Sep 16 2016
Shrek Stories
Eddie Murphy was
52 in Shrek Stories
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Moms Mabley
Eddie Murphy was
52 in Moms Mabley
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 20 2013
A Thousand Words
Eddie Murphy was
50 in A Thousand Words
as 'Jack McCall'.
Wed, Mar 07 2012
Tower Heist
Eddie Murphy was
50 in Tower Heist
as 'Slide'.
Wed, Nov 02 2011
Shrek's Yule Log
Eddie Murphy was
49 in Shrek's Yule Log
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 07 2010
The Women of SNL
Eddie Murphy was
49 in The Women of SNL
as 'Gumby (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Shrek Forever After
Eddie Murphy was
49 in Shrek Forever After
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Sun, May 16 2010
Imagine That
Eddie Murphy was
48 in Imagine That
as 'Evan Danielson'.
Fri, Jun 19 2009
Meet Dave
Eddie Murphy was
47 in Meet Dave
as 'Dave / Captain'.
Tue, Jul 08 2008
Shrek the Halls
Eddie Murphy was
46 in Shrek the Halls
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 28 2007
Shrek the Third
Eddie Murphy was
46 in Shrek the Third
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Thu, May 17 2007
Norbit
Eddie Murphy was
45 in Norbit
as 'Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong'.
Thu, Feb 08 2007
Dreamgirls
Eddie Murphy was
45 in Dreamgirls
as 'James "Thunder" Early'.
Mon, Dec 25 2006
Fuck
Eddie Murphy was
45 in Fuck
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Far Far Away Idol
Eddie Murphy was
43 in Far Far Away Idol
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 05 2004
Shrek 2
Eddie Murphy was
43 in Shrek 2
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Wed, May 19 2004
Daddy Day Care
Eddie Murphy was
42 in Daddy Day Care
as 'Charlie Hinton'.
Fri, May 09 2003
I Spy
Eddie Murphy was
41 in I Spy
as 'Kelly Robinson'.
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Showtime
Eddie Murphy was
40 in Showtime
as 'Officer Trey Sellars'.
Thu, Mar 14 2002
Dr. Dolittle 2
Eddie Murphy was
40 in Dr. Dolittle 2
as 'Dr. John Dolittle'.
Fri, Jun 22 2001
Shrek
Eddie Murphy was
40 in Shrek
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
Fri, May 18 2001
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Eddie Murphy was
39 in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
as 'Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Klump Family'.
Thu, Jul 27 2000
Bowfinger
Eddie Murphy was
38 in Bowfinger
as 'Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey'.
Thu, Aug 12 1999
Life
Eddie Murphy was
38 in Life
as 'Rayford Gibson'.
Fri, Apr 16 1999
Holy Man
Eddie Murphy was
37 in Holy Man
as 'G'.
Thu, Oct 08 1998
Doctor Dolittle
Eddie Murphy was
37 in Doctor Dolittle
as 'Dr. John Dolittle'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Mulan
Eddie Murphy was
37 in Mulan
as 'Mushu (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 18 1998
Metro
Eddie Murphy was
35 in Metro
as 'Inspector Scott Roper'.
Thu, Jan 16 1997
The PJ's
Eddie Murphy was
35 in The PJ's
as 'Various'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
The Nutty Professor
Eddie Murphy was
35 in The Nutty Professor
as 'Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Papa / Mama / Grandma / Ernie'.
Fri, Jun 28 1996
Vampire in Brooklyn
Eddie Murphy was
34 in Vampire in Brooklyn
as 'Maximillian / Pauly / Guido'.
Thu, Oct 26 1995
But... Seriously
Eddie Murphy was
32 in But... Seriously
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 25 1994
Boomerang
Eddie Murphy was
31 in Boomerang
as 'Marcus Graham'.
Tue, Jun 30 1992
Another 48 Hrs.
Eddie Murphy was
29 in Another 48 Hrs.
as 'Reggie Hammond'.
Fri, Jun 08 1990
Tongues Untied
Eddie Murphy was
28 in Tongues Untied
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Harlem Nights
Eddie Murphy was
28 in Harlem Nights
as 'Quick'.
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Coming to America
Eddie Murphy was
27 in Coming to America
as 'Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Eddie Murphy Raw
Eddie Murphy was
26 in Eddie Murphy Raw
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 25 1987
The Golden Child
Eddie Murphy was
25 in The Golden Child
as 'Chandler Jarrell'.
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy was
23 in Beverly Hills Cop
as 'Axel Foley'.
Wed, Dec 05 1984
Best Defense
Eddie Murphy was
23 in Best Defense
as 'Landry'.
Fri, Jul 20 1984
Trading Places
Eddie Murphy was
22 in Trading Places
as 'Billy Ray Valentine'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
48 Hrs.
Eddie Murphy was
21 in 48 Hrs.
as 'Reggie Hammond'.
Tue, Dec 07 1982
The Pickup
Eddie Murphy will be
63+ in The Pickup
Unreleased
The Fall of 2008
Eddie Murphy will be
63+ in The Fall of 2008
as 'Axel Foley (Beverly Hills Cop)'.
Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate agesPretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Eddie Murphy was
62+ in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2023
The True Story of...
Eddie Murphy was
59+ in The True Story of...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 2020
The Movies That Made Us
Eddie Murphy was
58+ in The Movies That Made Us
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Tamron Hall
Eddie Murphy was
58+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Desus & Mero
Eddie Murphy was
57+ in Desus & Mero
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Honest Trailers
Eddie Murphy was
50+ in Honest Trailers
as 'Akbar / Chris Carver (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
The Reichen Show
Eddie Murphy was
44+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Father of the Pride
Eddie Murphy was
43+ in Father of the Pride
as 'Donkey (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Eddie Murphy was
41+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
The PJs
Eddie Murphy was
37+ in The PJs
as 'Thurgood Stubbs (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
The View
Eddie Murphy was
36+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
The Daily Show
Eddie Murphy was
35+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Yo! MTV Raps
Eddie Murphy was
27+ in Yo! MTV Raps
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Eddie Murphy was
27+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
MTV Video Music Awards
Eddie Murphy was
23+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Saturday Night Live
Eddie Murphy was
14+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Various Characters, Self - Host, Various (archive footage), , Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Today
Eddie Murphy was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
The Emmy Awards
Eddie Murphy was
0+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy will be
63+ in Beverly Hills Cop
as 'Det. Axel Foley'.
First Air Date
Unreleased