Eddie Murphy: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 72
- on screen
- 1982–2025
- box office
- $7.51B
- award wins
- 4
- average score
- 59
- Born
- April 3, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Edward Regan Murphy
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Stand-up comedian, Singer
- Years active
- 1976-present
- Spouses
- Nicole Mitchell, Paige Butcher
- Children
- 10
The Best Eddie Murphy Movies
The highest-rated films Eddie Murphy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Dolemite Is My Name (2019) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 81 Dolemite Is My Name 2019 · Rudy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 59 Candy Cane Lane 2023 · Chris Carver -
Movie Echo Score: Score 56 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F 2024 · Axel Foley -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Coming 2 America 2021 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 42 You People 2023 · Akbar -
Movie Echo Score: Score 38 The Pickup 2025 · Russell Pierce
Eddie Murphy's Career in Numbers
Eddie Murphy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eddie Murphy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 48 Hrs. (1982) to The Pickup (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Eddie Murphy Movies by Decade
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 13
- 2000s 18
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 8
The 2000s were Eddie Murphy's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Eddie Murphy Movies by Genre
- Comedy 16
- Action 13
- Drama 8
- Adventure 5
- Family 3
- Documentary 2
- Animation 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Tv movie 1
- Biography 1
Comedy is the genre Eddie Murphy has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of action (13).
Eddie Murphy Career Milestones
- First film
- 48 Hrs. 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Shrek 2 $933M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Dolemite Is My Name Movie Echo Score 81
- Newest film
- The Pickup 2025
Eddie Murphy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Eddie Murphy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Eddie Murphy Movies as an Actor
55- 2025
Being Eddie Documentary Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2025 The Pickup as Russell Pierce · Action Movie Echo Score: 38
- 2024 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F as Axel Foley · Action Movie Echo Score: 56
- 2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2023 Candy Cane Lane as Chris Carver · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 59
- 2023
Eddie Murphy : Hollywood’s Black King as Kendisi (arşiv görüntüleri) · Tv movie - 2023 You People as Akbar · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 42
- 2021 Coming 2 America Comedy Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2019 Dolemite Is My Name as Rudy · Biography Movie Echo Score: 81
- 2013
Trampoline as James Needham · Drama - 2013
Beverly Hills Cop as Axel Foley · Comedy - 2012
A Thousand Words Drama Worldwide box office: $22M - 2011
Tower Heist Action Worldwide box office: $153M - 2010
Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular as Donkey (voice) · Animation - 2010
Shrek Forever After Adventure Worldwide box office: $753M - 2009
Imagine That Drama Worldwide box office: $23M - 2008
Meet Dave Adventure Worldwide box office: $51.3M - 2007
Shrek the Halls as Donkey (voice) · Family - 2007
Shrek the Third Adventure Worldwide box office: $808M - 2007
Norbit Comedy Worldwide box office: $160M - 2006
Dreamgirls Drama Worldwide box office: $155M - 2004
Far Far Away Idol as Donkey (voice) · Animation - 2004
Shrek 2 Adventure Worldwide box office: $933M - 2003
The Haunted Mansion Mystery Worldwide box office: $182M - 2003
The Ghost of Lord Farquaad as Donkey (voice) · Family - 2003
Daddy Day Care Comedy Worldwide box office: $164M - 2002
I Spy Action Worldwide box office: $51.4M - 2002
The Adventures of Pluto Nash Action Worldwide box office: $7.1M - 2002
Showtime Action Worldwide box office: $77.9M - 2001
Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party as Donkey (voice) (singing voice) · Comedy - 2001
Dr. Dolittle 2 Comedy Worldwide box office: $176M - 2001
Shrek Adventure Worldwide box office: $489M - 2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $166M - 1999
Bowfinger Comedy Worldwide box office: $98.6M - 1999
Life Drama Worldwide box office: $73.5M - 1998
Holy Man Drama Worldwide box office: $12.1M - 1998
Dr. Dolittle Comedy Worldwide box office: $294M - 1998
Doctor Dolittle as Dr. John Dolittle · Comedy Worldwide box office: $294M - 1998
Mulan as Mushu (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $304M - 1997
Metro Action Worldwide box office: $32M - 1996
The Nutty Professor Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $274M - 1995
Vampire in Brooklyn Horror Worldwide box office: $19.8M - 1994
Beverly Hills Cop III Action Worldwide box office: $119M - 1992
The Distinguished Gentleman Comedy Worldwide box office: $46.7M - 1992
Boomerang Comedy Worldwide box office: $131M - 1990
Another 48 Hrs. Action Worldwide box office: $154M - 1989
Harlem Nights Drama Worldwide box office: $60.9M - 1988
Coming to America Drama Worldwide box office: $289M - 1987
Eddie Murphy: Raw Comedy Worldwide box office: $50.5M - 1987
Beverly Hills Cop II Action Worldwide box office: $300M - 1986
The Golden Child Action Worldwide box office: $79.8M - 1984
Beverly Hills Cop Action Worldwide box office: $316M - 1984
Best Defense Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.3M - 1983
Trading Places Comedy Worldwide box office: $90.4M - 1982
48 Hrs. Action Worldwide box office: $78.9M
Eddie Murphy in Documentaries & Specials
17- 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2020
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as Self · Comedy - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 2014
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip as Self · Documentary - 2013
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley as Self · Documentary - 2012
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only as Self · Comedy - 2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self · Music - 2011
Shrek: Once Upon a Time as Self · Documentary - 2011
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis as Self · Documentary - 2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History as Self · Documentary - 1994
But… Seriously as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1989
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt as Self (archive footage) · History - 1989
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt as Self (archive footage) · History - 1989
Tongues Untied as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1985
B.B. King: Into the Night as Self · Music - 1984
The Joe Piscopo Special as Self / Carl Lewis · Documentary - 1983
Eddie Murphy: Delirious as Self · Comedy
Eddie Murphy: Awards & Nominations
4 wins from 13 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 1982 to 2020. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 7 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 win from 2 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination
- 25th Critics' Choice Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Actor Dolemite Is My Name
- 77th Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Dolemite Is My Name
- 79th Academy Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Dreamgirls
- 12th Critics' Choice Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Win Best Supporting Actor Dreamgirls
- 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Win Outstanding Supporting Male Actor Dreamgirls
- 64th Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Win Best Supporting Actor Dreamgirls
- 55th British Academy Film Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Shrek
- 54th Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy The Nutty Professor
- 22nd Saturn Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Win Best Actor The Nutty Professor
- 42nd Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical Beverly Hills Cop
- 41st Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical Trading Places
- 40th Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor 48 Hrs.
- 39th Golden Globe Awards
- Eddie Murphy: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor 48 Hrs.
Who Is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Edward Regan Murphy, or as commonly known, Eddie Murphy, had his breakthrough as a standup comic before gaining stardom for his film roles; he is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. In addition to being a successful comedian, Murphy is an accomplished actor and singer. He has received several prestigious accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and an Emmy Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Murphy shot to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live before making a successful transition to film. He has starred in popular shows and movies including Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, and Shrek. Eddie is likewise known for taking on multiple roles in a single film, roles in which he often imitates the voices and mannerisms of others, this outstanding talent of his becoming his tribute to one of his idols, Peter Sellers. While Murphy continues to act and write, he also periodically returns to stand-up comedy, a medium he believes to be the hardest of all. His works have grossed billions worldwide, making him a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
Who Eddie Murphy Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Eddie Murphy shares the most films with. Mike Myers comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Cameron Diaz (9).
Eddie Murphy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Eddie Murphy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Eddie Murphy been in?
Eddie Murphy is credited on 72 films, from 1982 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Eddie Murphy's highest-grossing movie?
Shrek 2 (2004) is Eddie Murphy's biggest box office hit, with $933M worldwide, ahead of Shrek the Third (2007) ($808M). Across every film with box office figures, Eddie Murphy's movies have made $7.51B.
Eddie Murphy's biggest hits What is the best Eddie Murphy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eddie Murphy's best-rated film is Dolemite Is My Name (2019) with a score of 81, followed by Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) (80).
Best Eddie Murphy movies, ranked Has Eddie Murphy won an Oscar?
Eddie Murphy has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Eddie Murphy has 4 wins from 13 nominations.
How old is Eddie Murphy?
Eddie Murphy is 65 years old, born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S..
What is Eddie Murphy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Eddie Murphy's filmography is Being Eddie (2025).
Who does Eddie Murphy work with most often?
Eddie Murphy shares the most films with Mike Myers (11 films), Cameron Diaz (9 films) and Chris Rock (7 films).
The Best Eddie Murphy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 72 credits.
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