Eddie Murphy

Fiction Becomes Reality

source: LiveJournal posts

You guys ever watch "Coming to America" starring Eddie Murphy? The movie is about this African prince leaving his African kingdom behind to experience life as a "normal" person in the US. He ends up as a janitor in a fast food restaurant before returning to his homeland to be crowned King. Wel...

Published Tue, Oct 20

Eddie Murphy: Top Five / Bottom Five

source: seattlepi.com

1. Beverly Hills Cop: One of the great '80s flicks, Murphy's Detroit police officer in LA is still one of the best fish-out-of-water stories ever. 2. Coming to America: Murphy's African prince abroad in the US is a charming hoot, and a surprisingly ... Is Eddie Murphy Done? Forbes

Published Mon, Jun 15

A Funny Thing Happened . . .

source: TheCelebrityCafe.com

 NY Clearly, he's seen better days. In the mid '80s and '90s came Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers and Adam Sandler. All of these guys became successful movie stars after leaving “SNL.” Murphy had “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Coming to America. ...

Published Sun, Jun 14

THE BACK ROW: The Mystery of Eddie Murphy's Downfall

source: Hollywood.com

Metro Spirit It seems like eons ago, but for most of the '80s and early '90s, the guy stood atop the comedy world, producing certified classics like Trading Places and Coming to America and presiding over two blockbuster franchises, 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. ... Face/off Metro Spirit

Published Tue, Jun 9

Louie Anderson to appear at Bay Street

source: 27east.com

 NY Mr. Anderson appeared opposite Eddie Murphy in the hit film “Coming to America,” and was also executive producer and creator of the Emmy Award-winning animated series “Life With Louie” on Fox. The Comedy Club at Bay Street will continue with David ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

Fat Joe Inspired By His Wife On 'One,' Featuring Akon

source: topix.com

Fat Joe feels as royal as Eddie Murphy in "Coming to America" every time he steps foot in the motherland.

Published Thu, Mar 19

Martin Lawrence Replaces Eddie Murphy As African Prince

source: topix.com

It would almost be possible to get behind a remake of Coming to America , for the sake of giving Eddie Murphy something good to do and bringing back some fond 80s memories.

Published Wed, Feb 18

Coming to America: I Love the 80s Edition

source: topix.com

Once upon a time Eddie Murphy actually appeared in outstanding movies. Even though Paramount stole the story from Art Buchwald and spent years lying to judges about the hit film's profits, " Coming to America " ...

Published Mon, Feb 16