He has the film industry's most famous laugh. Stand-up superstar and actor Eddie Murphy was the crudest comedian of the 1980s. He caught the spirit of the times, celebrated equal triumphs on television and in film and achieved world fame. ...See moreHe has the film industry's most famous laugh. Stand-up superstar and actor Eddie Murphy was the crudest comedian of the 1980s. He caught the spirit of the times, celebrated equal triumphs on television and in film and achieved world fame. But despite his success, he never stopped criticizing the racist American society. Here we delve into Murphy's life and career and see how he is now celebrated as a pioneer, who opened the doors for generations to come and changed the reputation of black men. Written by
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