Eddie Murphy Spoke On Comedy and His Comeback

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Eddie Murphy spoke about 90's humor and said, "Most romantic comedies don't have an edge to them."

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There are two films that Murphy supposed to do And also trying to get some new material for stand-up.

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Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has broken his silence over plans for a comeback to Hollywood.

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Well-known comedian and actor Eddie Murphy has just talked over his plans for a comeback.

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Murphy announced one of his upcoming projects while promoting the other.

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Edward Regan Murphy is an American comedian, writer, singer, producer and an Grammy award-winning actor.

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He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which hecast member from 1980 to 1984.

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Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs. (1982)

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Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York City and raised in the borough's Bushwick neighborhood.

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