These are the Top 12 Eddie Murphy Movies Of All Time

With the recent release of Coming 2 America, the sequel to the classic cult hit made back in 1988, I got to thinking about star Eddie Murphy's other classic films.

Murphy's career began on July 9, 1976 when he performed at a talent show and was such a hit with the audience that he set a goal for himself to become famous by the time he was 18. He was a year late, first appearing on Saturday Night Live at the age of 19, but we'll just say he was "fashionably late", and it certainly didn't hurt his career.

His time at Saturday Night live was a turbulent one given that the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players had all departed, but Murphy quickly became the biggest name on the show and pretty much saved it.

In 1982, Murphy was cast alongside Nick Nolte in his movie debut, 48 Hrs. After that, he'd go on to become one of the most bankable names in movie history, appearing in a string of legendary live-action movies from the 80's onward and venturing into animation with 1998's Mulan 2001's Shrek.

Whether he's talking to animals, wearing purple tight leather doing stand-up, or playing multiple characters in one movie, here are my Top 12 favorite Eddie Murphy Movies of All Time.

Enter the Express ER Easter Egg Passwords Here for a Chance to Win a $100 VISA Gift Card & More

12 of Eddie Murphy's Best Movies Ranked

With the recent release of Coming 2 America, the sequel to the classic cult hit made back in 1988, I got to thinking about Eddie Murphy's other classic films. Whether he's talking to animals, wearing purple tight leather doing stand-up, or playing multiple characters in one movie, here are my Top 12 favorite Eddie Murphy Movies of All Time.

KEEP READING: Here are the most popular baby names in every state

Using March 2019 data from the Social Security Administration, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., according to their 2018 SSA rankings. The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states.

Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five -- or to find inspiration for naming your baby.

LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

Filed Under: Eddie Murphy