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Name: Eddie Murphy

Birth Name:

Edward Regan Murphy

Birth Date:

April 3, 1961

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation:

Actor

Relationship Status:

Single

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2012 NAACP Image Awards Nominees: Complete List

The show aims to “celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors,” and this year’s NAACP Image Awards nominees have been announced.

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Eddie Murphy Withdraws as Oscars Host

Pulling the plug on his planned night on the grandest of Hollywood stages, Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as the host of the 2012 Academy Awards.

The sudden announcement was made on Wednesday (November 9), with the "Tower Heist" actor breaking the news just after his good friend Brett Ratner resigned as producer of the show.

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"Tower Heist": In Theaters Now!

Offering up the high-anticipated crime-ridden comedy, Universal Pictures' "Tower Heist" has made its way to theaters nationwide (November 4).

"Tower Heist" World Premiere Draws Out the Stars

Taking to the red carpet to debut their latest project, Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller tended to press duties at the New York City premiere of "Tower Heist" on Monday night (October 24).

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"Tower Heist" Debuts New, Action-Packed Trailer

A plethora of new films are set to hit theaters in November and one of those happens to be “Tower Heist” - which has just unveiled yet another new trailer for potential theatergoers viewing pleasure.

Eddie Murphy Confirmed as 84th Academy Awards Host

Confirming speculation as to who will helm this year's broadcast, Eddie Murphy has been announced at the host of the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

In what will be the comedic actor's first go at the grandest of all Tinseltown tributes, the news was confirmed by show producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer on Tuesday (September 6).