and Delirious. Murphy eventually made his foray onto the big screen with acts in 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop and The Golden Child. His stand-up comedy also garnered praise and his Eddie Murphy Comedian won him a 1984 Grammy for Best Comedy Album of the Year.
Another memorable film was on his hands when he starred as Prince Akeem in 1988's Coming to America alongside fellow comedian Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones. More recent spots include the title roles in Dr. Dolittle, various parts in The Nutty Professor series, and serving as the voice of the beloved Donkey in Shrek.