When is Eddie Murphy's birthday?

Eddie Murphy's birthday is April 3. He was born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Eddie Murphy?

Famous people who share Eddie Murphy's April 3 birthday include Marlon Brando, Daniel Defoe, Helmut Kohl, Jane Goodall and Washington Irving.

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Eddie Murphy — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 3 April 1961 · Age: 65

How old is Eddie Murphy?

Eddie Murphy is 65 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 3 April 1961.

American comedian and actor who rose on Saturday Night Live and starred in Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America and Shrek

Did you know?He provided the voice of Donkey in the Shrek films and once had a hit single called Party All the Time.

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Date of birth3 April 1961
Age65
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBrooklyn, United States
Occupationcomedian, film actor, screenwriter

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Eddie Murphy was one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1980s. He grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island and was doing stand-up as a teenager. He joined Saturday Night Live at 19 and quickly became its breakout star. His film debut, 48 Hrs., was a hit, and Beverly Hills Cop made him a box-office giant. His stand-up films Delirious and Raw broke records. He later played multiple characters in The Nutty Professor and voiced Donkey in Shrek. He earned an Oscar nomination for Dreamgirls.

Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential Black artists in the entertainment industry, and one of the greatest comedians of all time.

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Eddie Murphy: Comedy Superstar

American comedian and actor, born 1961

Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn on 3 April 1961.

He joined Saturday Night Live in 1980.

He starred in Beverly Hills Cop in 1984.

He voiced Donkey in Shrek.

Career highlights

1980Saturday Night Live: joined
198248 Hrs.: film debut
1984Beverly Hills Cop: blockbuster
1988Coming to America: starred
2006Dreamgirls: Oscar nomination

Did you know?He won an Emmy in 2020 for hosting Saturday Night Live again.

Age: 65
Status: Living

Family

Spouses: Nicole Mitchell Murphy, Paige Butcher, Tracey Edmonds
Children: Angel Murphy Brown, Bella Murphy, Izzy Oona Murphy, Max Charles Murphy, Myles Murphy, Shayne Murphy, Zola Ivy Murphy

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When is Eddie Murphy's birthday?: Eddie Murphy's birthday is April 3. He was born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, United States.
How old is Eddie Murphy?: Eddie Murphy is 65 years old, and turns 66 on his next birthday, April 3.
Who shares a birthday with Eddie Murphy?: Famous people who share Eddie Murphy's April 3 birthday include Marlon Brando, Daniel Defoe, Helmut Kohl, Jane Goodall and Washington Irving.

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