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90-402: Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He had his breakthrough as a standup comic before gaining stardom for his film roles; he is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He has received several accolades including a Golden Globe Award , a Grammy Award , and an Emmy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and

180-516: A BAFTA Award . He was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015 and the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2023. Murphy shot to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live , for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984 and broke out as a movie star in the 1980s films 48 Hrs. , Trading Places , and Beverly Hills Cop . He then established himself as

270-699: A Emmy Award , a Grammy Award , a Golden Globe Award , and a Screen Actors Guild Award . He earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor his role in Dreamgirls (2006). He lost to Alan Arkin for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For Murphy's role as Donkey in Shrek (2001), he won the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in

360-460: A common carrier , such as a transit district , railway , railroad , bus line , or another mass transit provider or municipality , county , district, or state . Transit law enforcement services may also be provided by a specialized unit within a larger local law enforcement agency. Their mandate is generally to prevent and investigate all crime committed against the carrier or its passengers and crime incidentally committed on or around

450-522: A Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live . Murphy's films have grossed over $ 3.8 billion ( $ 6.5 billion adjusted for inflation) in the United States and Canada box office, and over $ 6.7 billion worldwide. In 2015, his films made him the sixth-highest grossing actor in the United States. As a singer, Murphy has released three studio albums, including How Could It Be (1985), So Happy (1989), and Love's Alright (1993). He

540-579: A Comedy Series for hosting the episode. Murphy and most of the cast reprised their roles in the Coming to America sequel Coming   2 America , which was released in March 2021. On December 6, 2013, it was announced that Murphy would star in the fourth film of the Beverly Hills Cop series . Brett Ratner was at the time set to direct the film, Jerry Bruckheimer was confirmed to produce

630-729: A Feature Production and was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the latter, which to date the only voice-over performance to ever be nominated in BAFTA's history. He has also received numerous honorary accolades including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2015, the Critics' Choice Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019 and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2023. Standup comic A performer in this genre can be known by

720-480: A baby girl, Angel Iris Murphy Brown, on Murphy's 46th birthday, April 3, 2007. On June 22, 2007, representatives for Brown announced that a DNA test had confirmed Murphy was the father. Brown had stated in an interview that Murphy has not sought a relationship with Angel, although it was later reported in 2010 that Murphy was getting to know her. Murphy exchanged vows with film producer Tracey Edmonds , former wife of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds , on January 1, 2008, in

810-556: A city-elevated system or subway ) as opposed to long-distance rail carriage. Law enforcement agencies of both cargo railroads and long-haul rail carriers are usually referred to as " railroad police " or "railway police". There is often considerable overlap in transit police and railroad police agencies’ duties. Railroad police agencies, however, have a long history, and were established separate from and prior to most modern transit police agencies. Transit police and railroad police powers may also be legally defined separately; For example, in

900-511: A daughter by Australian model Paige Butcher, whom he had been dating since 2012. Murphy and Butcher are also parents of a son born in November 2018. In September 2018 they became engaged to be married. Their son's middle name pays tribute to Murphy's late brother, Charlie, who died of leukemia in 2017. In July 2024, they married in a private ceremony in Anguilla . Murphy has donated money to

990-545: A fifth Beverly Hills Cop film was already in development. Murphy will reprise his role as Donkey in Shrek 5 , set for release on July 1, 2026. Murphy is also a singer, having frequently provided background vocals to songs released by the Bus Boys ; the song "(The Boys Are) Back in Town" was featured in 48 Hrs. and Murphy's comedy special Eddie Murphy Delirious . As a solo artist, Murphy had two hit singles, " Party All

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1080-709: A larger, local law enforcement agency; Examples include the LACMTA Police's duties being assumed by the LAPD Transit Services Division and the New York City Transit Police being integrated into the NYPD Transit Bureau . Where the term "transit police" is used for a law enforcement agency or unit working for a railroad/railway, it usually refers to a railroad providing urban mass transit (such as

1170-559: A leading man with starring roles in: The Golden Child (1986), Coming to America (1988), Harlem Nights (which he also directed) (1989), Boomerang (1992), The Nutty Professor (1996), Dr. Dolittle (1997), Bowfinger (1999), Daddy Day Care (2003), and Norbit (2007). Murphy both won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dreamgirls (2006). Murphy has worked as

1260-546: A live audience for the same reason. Jessica Delfino holds the record for most comedy sets performed in one night by a female comedian. Phyllis Diller holds the Guinness World Record for most laughs per minute, with 12. Taylor Goodwin holds the Guinness World Record for most jokes told in an hour with 550. Lee Evans sold £7 million worth of tickets for his 2011 tour in a day,

1350-627: A longtime romantic relationship with Nicole Mitchell after meeting her in 1988 at an NAACP Image Awards show. They lived together for almost two years before getting married at the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in New York City on March 18, 1993. Murphy and Mitchell have five children together: Bria, Myles , Shayne, Zola, and Bella. In August 2005, Mitchell filed for divorce, citing " irreconcilable differences ". The divorce

1440-585: A minor follow-up R&B hit in the title track, a duet with vocalist Crystal Blake. This track was written by Rusty Hamilton and was produced by Stevie Wonder 's cousin Aquil Fudge after a brief falling out with Rick James. In 2004, VH-1 and Blender voted "Party All the Time" number seven among the "50 Worst Songs of All-Time". Sharam used a sample of the song for the UK No.   8 hit "PATT (Party All

1530-569: A morose, cynical Gumby , whose trademark slogan became an SNL catchphrase: "I'm Gumby, dammit!" According to Joseph Clokey, whose father Art Clokey created Gumby, both of them "thought Eddie was a genius in the way he played that character". The Buckwheat character was retired in spectacular fashion—assassinated, on camera, in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza —at Murphy's request, after he grew tired of constant demands from fans to "Do Buckwheat! Do Buckwheat!" In Rolling Stone ' s February 2015 appraisal of all 141 SNL cast members to date, Murphy

1620-583: A movie that Murphy denounced during an appearance on Inside the Actors Studio . Box-office receipts also declined compared to his previous films, although he did find some box office success with Another 48 Hrs. (1990) and Boomerang (1992). On Harlem Nights (1989), Murphy worked as director, producer and star, as well as sharing co-writer duties with his brother, Charlie Murphy . The film featured Murphy's comic idols Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx in supporting roles. During this period, Murphy

1710-590: A police force under the Ministry of Railways , but such authority has since been transferred to local police agencies. However, the structure of institutions can be vary from city to city. For example, cities like Tianjin and Chengdu might have a joint public transportation force of division level, operates on all the taxis, bus routes, coaches, rapid transit and ferry lines as well as transportation hubs inside city limit; while Chongqing and Xi'an have tighter transit cop brigades focused exclusively on protecting

1800-495: A private ceremony on an island off Bora Bora . On January 16, 2008, the couple released a statement describing the ceremony as a symbolic union: "After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forgo having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further" and that they would remain friends instead of pursue a further romantic relationship. Murphy bought property on Long Island , New York, later that year. In May 2016, Murphy had

1890-567: A reggae song featuring Snoop Dogg . He is also working on a new album titled 9 . Murphy has cited as influences Bill Cosby , and Richard Pryor . Comedians who cite Murphy as influencing them include Dave Chappelle , Chris Rock , Martin Lawrence , and Russell Brand . Murphy had two sons in quick succession around the end of the 1980s: Eric (born c.  1989 ), with then-girlfriend Paulette McNeely; and Christian (born c.  1990 ), with then-girlfriend Tamara Hood. Murphy began

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1980-575: A series of successful family-friendly movies like Mulan (1998), Dr. Dolittle (also 1998) and its 2001 sequel , the Shrek series, Daddy Day Care (2003), and The Haunted Mansion (also 2003), along with Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000). However, most of his movies meant for more adult audiences performed moderately; Metro (1997), I Spy (2002), and Showtime (2002) all grossed less than $ 40 million domestically, Holy Man (1998) performed poorly, grossing less than $ 13 million, and The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

2070-543: A special tribute dedicated to him. Murphy was greeted with an enthusiastic standing ovation from the crowd of comedians and stars, however he received criticism for his brief appearance, declining to tell any jokes, and for not reprising his iconic SNL characters. On October 15, 2015, Murphy was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Those who honored Murphy at

2160-421: A specified number of paying guests with them to receive stage time. As well as being a mainstay of the comedy circuit, festivals often also showcase up-and-coming acts, with promoters and agents using the festivals to seek out new talent. Experienced comics with a following may produce a television special or a comedy album . It may be recorded on tour or at a show advertised and performed specifically for

2250-585: A voice actor, including Mushu in Disney 's Mulan (1998), Thurgood Stubbs in the sitcom The PJs (1999–2001), and Donkey in the Shrek franchise (2001–present), the latter of which he earned a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role nomination. Murphy often takes on multiple roles in a single film, such as in Coming to America , the Nutty Professor films, Bowfinger and Norbit. This

2340-549: Is also known for his 1985 single " Party All the Time ", which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 . Murphy was born in Brooklyn , New York City, and raised in the borough's Bushwick neighborhood. His mother, Lillian Murphy (née Laney, later Murphy Lynch), was a telephone operator , and his father, Charles Edward Murphy (1940–1969), was a transit police officer and an amateur actor and comedian. His father

2430-455: Is difficult to successfully sue for joke theft regardless due to the idea–expression distinction . According to Anna Spagnolli, stand-up comedy audiences "are both 'co-constructors of the situation' and 'co-responsible for it ' ". In stand-up comedy, an unspoken contract with the audience allows for the exploration of unexpected, controversial, or scandalous subjects. The reception of a joke, whether met with laughter or disapproval, hinges on

2520-411: Is intended as Murphy's tribute to one of his idols, Peter Sellers . Following a string of poorly received films, he had a career resurgence with leading roles in films such as Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Coming 2 America (2021), You People , Candy Cane Lane (both 2023) and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). In 2020, he won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in

2610-469: Is on record as one of the biggest financial failures all time, grossing just $ 7 million worldwide on a reported massive $ 110 million budget. An exception to this run of poorly received adult-themed films was the Frank Oz comedy Bowfinger (1999), also starring Steve Martin . The film garnered generally positive critical reviews and grossed $ 98 million at the box-office. Murphy starred in

2700-458: The SNL 40th anniversary special . Murphy told Rolling Stone he had distanced himself from the show because he was angry with David Spade over the latter's joke about Murphy's career during a segment on SNL; he was also angry with Lorne Michaels and the production staff for allowing the joke in the first place. Murphy and Spade have since reconciled. Murphy followed The Nutty Professor with

2790-614: The Shrek film franchise . In the first film, he performed a version of the Monkees ' " I'm a Believer " in the film's final scene; in Shrek 2 , he performed Ricky Martin 's hit " Livin' La Vida Loca ", along with co-star Antonio Banderas ; Murphy performed " Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again) " for Shrek the Third , once again with Banderas. In 2013, he released his first single in many years titled "Red Light",

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2880-684: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation , as well as cancer, education, creative arts , family support , health, and homeless charities. He has donated to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center , and $ 100,000 to the Screen Actors' Guild 's strike relief fund. Murphy was baptized Catholic. It was reported in a 2011 issue of Rolling Stone magazine that Murphy remarked, "... I don't want to have no religion. I have Christian-based values and beliefs ." Section 746 of

2970-723: The British Transport Police (BTP). The BTP is a full-service, national law enforcement agency, which essentially combined the duties of dozens of now-defunct transit and railway police agencies into a single entity (the BTP has no authority in Northern Ireland , except in emergencies). Some transit police forces have full policing powers, such as the US' BART Police , SEPTA 's Transit Police, Metro Transit Police Department , Utah Transit Authority Police Department or

3060-747: The Criminal Code of Canada in Ontario and Quebec; and their officers variously have the ability to use emergency vehicles with sirens (in Alberta, parts of Ontario, and Quebec) and carry a baton, handcuffs, and pepper spray or gel (in all four provinces). Cities in China which have rapid transit systems all have their transit police force associated to the local public security bureau . There are no non-governmental police forces, or police institutes under transit authority. National Rail used to have

3150-572: The District Police in the areas under their jurisdiction, such as patrolling and prevention and detection of crimes but only on railway property. It is the parent agency of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), and aids and provides assistance to it, whose primary duties are to protect and secure all railway property. The GRP's responsibility is to observe law and order on all railway property. Officers are recruited from

3240-583: The MBTA Police . The UK's British Transport Police , also has full police powers within Great Britain . In some areas, transit police agencies have limited or specific powers, and may be classed as special police or special constables , or peace officers with limited powers, such as Canada 's Edmonton Transit Peace Officers. Regardless, transit police services nearly always hold more authority than un-sworn, security guard-only services. Some of

3330-769: The Metro Vancouver Transit Police ( South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service ). Some agencies have rather extensive jurisdictions, including traffic enforcement and arrest powers on and off property, for example, the New Jersey Transit Police Department maintains the distinction of being the only transit police agency in the United States with statewide authority. New South Wales Queensland South Australia Victoria Western Australia There are two transit police agencies in Canada:

3420-725: The Metro Vancouver Transit Police , a provincially-regulated "designated policing unit" within TransLink , the transit authority for the Metro Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia ; and the Via Rail Police Service , a federally-regulated railway police force operated by Via Rail , the provider of intercity rail service for all of Canada. There are also two other federally-regulated railway police services serving

3510-615: The New Jersey Transit Police Department . In the United Kingdom , transit law enforcement is provided by a single, nation-wide agency, the British Transport Police , although other law enforcement agencies may assist with this task. Within India , many transit policing services are conducted by the Government Railway Police . Other forces may exist as a specialized unit of a local law enforcement agency, such as

3600-507: The Tony Scott -directed Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). It was a box-office success, grossing almost $ 300 million worldwide. By the end of the decade, Murphy was Hollywood's biggest box office star. In 1988, Murphy and his Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises company had struck a deal with CBS . From 1989 onward, critical praise for Murphy's films declined; it hit a low point with the critically panned Beverly Hills Cop III (1994),

3690-723: The United States , Canada , or Australia , federal and state statutes determine the jurisdiction and authority of all police departments, including transit police. Most transit police services have the same police authority as any other national, state and local police agencies, such as the MBTA Transit Police Department , MARTA (Atlanta) Transit Police , British Transport Police , New Jersey Transit Police Department , BART Police , Maryland Transit Administration Police , DART Police, SEPTA Transit Police , Utah Transit Authority Police Department , and

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3780-507: The jester's privilege , which is the right to discuss and mock anything freely without being punished. Social commentators have referred to the concepts of "punching up" and "punching down" in attempting to describe who should be the "butt of the joke". This carries the assumption that, relative to the comedian's own socio-political identity , comedy should "punch up" at the rich and powerful without "punching down" at those who are marginalized and less fortunate. Many comedians have criticized

3870-470: The 2010 US Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act , which prohibits securities trading based on non-public information misappropriated from a government source, is informally known as the "Eddie Murphy Rule". The term relates to the plot in the 1984 film Trading Places where illegally acquired market information was doctored and used (albeit not illegally in 1984) to short sell frozen orange juice concentrate . On May 2, 1997, Murphy

3960-683: The Christmas season of 1982. Nolte was scheduled to host the December 11, 1982, Christmas episode of Saturday Night Live , but became too ill to host, so Murphy took over. He became the only cast member to host while still a regular. Murphy opened the show with the phrase, "Live from New York, it's the Eddie Murphy Show!" The following year, Murphy starred in Trading Places with fellow SNL alumnus Dan Aykroyd . The movie marked

4050-614: The Sandwich Islands . Charles Farrar Browne (April 26, 1834 – March 6, 1867), better known by his nom de plume , Artemus Ward, is considered America's first stand-up comedian. The first documented use of "stand-up" appeared in The Stage in 1911, describing Nellie Perrier delivering 'stand-up comic ditties in a chic and charming manner'. However, this referred to a performance of comedy songs rather than stand-up comedy in its modern form. The term appeared again in

4140-528: The Time " (produced by Rick James ) and "Put Your Mouth on Me", during the latter half of the 1980s. He had started singing earlier in his career, with the songs "Boogie in Your Butt" and "Enough Is Enough", the latter being a parody of Barbra Streisand 's and Donna Summer 's 1979 song, " No More Tears ". Both songs appeared on his 1982 self-titled comedy album . "Party All the Time" was featured on Murphy's debut album How Could It Be (1985), which included

4230-660: The Time)" in 2006. "Put Your Mouth on Me" appeared on Murphy's 1989 follow-up album, So Happy . Murphy recorded the album Love's Alright in the early 1990s. He performed in a music video of the single " Whatzupwitu ", featuring Michael Jackson . He recorded a duet with Shabba Ranks called "I Was a King". In 1992, Murphy appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's " Remember the Time " alongside Magic Johnson and Iman . Though uncredited, Murphy provided vocal work on SNL castmate Joe Piscopo 's 1985 comedy single, "The Honeymooners Rap". Piscopo impersonated Jackie Gleason on

4320-800: The United States' Transit Police Services Bureau of the Orange County, California Sheriff's Department (which serves the Orange County Transportation Authority ) or the Transit Enforcement Unit of the Phoenix Police Department (assigned to the Phoenix Public Transit Department ). Some formerly independent transit police agencies have also been absorbed into (or had their duties assumed by)

4410-470: The United States, many states have separate laws concerning both types of agencies. However, in modern times, with increasing overlap in duties and the proliferation of extensive mass transit systems, some jurisdictions have opted for a hybrid model of railroad and transit policing. For instance, in the United Kingdom , most of the rail systems, including the London Underground , are policed by

4500-559: The appeal of stand up is in appreciation of the skill of the performer, as studies have shown that many people find the idea of standing on stage daunting; research on the subject has consistently found that the fear of public speaking is more intense than the fear of dying . The audience is integral to live comedy, both as a foil to the comedian and as a contributing factor to the overall experience. The use of canned laughter in television comedy reveals this, with shows often seeming "dry" or dull without it. Shows may be filmed in front of

4590-399: The audience's understanding of the premise and appreciation of the punchline. A seasoned comic is able to instantly react to the audience's reaction and use it to further the narrative. Stand-up comedy, distinct from traditional performing arts, features a lone comedian directly engaging the audience. Success hinges on creating spontaneity, fostering intimacy, and deterring heckling. Part of

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4680-624: The biggest first-day sale of a British comedy tour. Ricky Gervais set a new Guinness World Record for the highest gross from a single stand-up performance with his tour "Armageddon." The performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on May 6, 2023, garnered £1,410,000 ($ 1,790,206.50). Transit police Transit police (also known as transport police , railway police , railroad police and several other terms) are specialized police agencies employed either by

4770-414: The carrier's property. A transit police force may consist of officers employed directly by a transit system or by a government agency dedicated to providing specialized law enforcement services. There are numerous instances of both within United States , given the decentralized nature of US law enforcement; examples of larger, stand-alone agencies within the US include the MBTA Police , BART Police , and

4860-481: The country's two largest freight railways, the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City . In Alberta , Manitoba , Ontario , and Quebec , large transit systems maintain special constabularies , a type of unarmed police force, to provide safety and law enforcement services on transit property. These agencies have authority over transit by-laws and provincial legislation;

4950-596: The crimes transit police and railroad police investigate include trespassing on the right-of-way of a railroad, assaults against passengers, tagging of graffiti on railroad rolling stock and buses or bus stops , pickpocketing , ticket fraud , robbery and theft of personal belongings, baggage or freight , and drug dealing at transit stations. They may also engage in random ticket checking hoping to catch and fine ticketless travelers. These controls are usually more frequent in transit systems using an honor-based fare collecting approach . In federal states like

5040-514: The cultural rhetoric concerning "punching up" and "punching down", including Colin Quinn , who described the terms as a product of activism and "not created by humorous people." Appropriation and plagiarism are considered "social crimes" by most stand-ups. There have been several high-profile accusations of joke theft, some ending in lawsuits for copyright infringement. Those accused will sometimes claim cryptomnesia or parallel thinking, but it

5130-503: The date with which Murphy marks the beginning of his career, he performed in a talent show at the Roosevelt Youth Center, doing an impersonation of singer Al Green as Green's song " Let's Stay Together " played. This led to work at other clubs within walking distance, and then late-night jobs at locations that required him to commute by train. To do this, he secretly skipped school, and after his mother discovered this at

5220-460: The development of routines, which they construct and refine with jokes and interconnected "bits." These bits form an interwoven narrative, leading to the "closer," the final joke that ties the show's themes together for a satisfying conclusion. Most jokes are the juxtaposition of two incongruous things and are made up of the premise, set-up, and punchline , often adding a twist, topper ,or tagline for an intensified or extra laugh. Delivery relies on

5310-495: The end of his senior year, he was required to attend summer school. In the early 1980s, Murphy first earned national attention as a cast member on Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) and was credited with helping to revitalize the show. His characters included a grown-up version of the Little Rascals character Buckwheat ; a streetwise children's show host named Mr. Robinson (parodying Fred Rogers , who found it amusing); and

5400-529: The event included Dave Chappelle , Chris Rock , Trevor Noah , George Lopez , Kevin Nealon , Kathy Griffin , Tracy Morgan , Joe Piscopo , Jay Pharoah and Dick Gregory . Murphy co-starred with actress Britt Robertson in the drama Mr. Church (2016) for which he received critical acclaim. In October 2019, Murphy produced and starred in Dolemite Is My Name as Rudy Ray Moore . The film

5490-519: The film as being so great, he had "been robbed of an Oscar", adding that his various performances were " Peter Sellers -esque". Although Murphy has enjoyed commercial success since Saturday Night Live , he did not participate in the making of the Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live retrospective book by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller (2002), nor did he ever attend cast reunions or anniversary specials until his appearance on

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5580-529: The film, and Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec would write. In a June 2014 interview, Murphy discussed the plot of the film, saying it would take place and film in Detroit, bringing in an estimated $ 56.6 million to the state of Michigan. On June 14, 2016, it was confirmed that Murphy was still set to reprise his role as Axel Foley in a fourth film. In December 2019, it was reported that the film had moved to Netflix , where Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F , which

5670-461: The first of Murphy's collaborations with director John Landis , who also directed Murphy in Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Trading Places was an even greater box office success than 48 Hrs. Murphy appeared in Best Defense (1984), co-starring Dudley Moore . Credited as a "Strategic Guest Star", the former was added to the film after an original version

5760-663: The host, compere, or emcee "warms up" the audience and introduces the other performers. This is followed by the opener, the feature, and then the headliner. The host may also act as the opener for smaller shows. Proven comics tend to earn regular bookings at clubs that are part of a chain and comedy venues. Jobbing stand-ups may perform sets at two or more venues on the same day. Clubs and small venues often run open mic events; these slots may be booked in advance or left for walk-ins. Comedians use open mics to work on material or to show off their skills to get an opener slot. "Bringer shows" are shows that require amateur performers to bring

5850-729: The masculine and gender-neutral terms stand-up comedian and stand-up comic , or by the feminine term stand-up comedienne . Performances can take place in various venues, including comedy clubs , comedy festivals , bars, nightclubs , colleges, or theaters . Stand-up comedy originated in various traditions of popular entertainment in the late 19th century. These include vaudeville , the stump-speech monologues of minstrel shows, dime museums , concert saloons , freak shows , variety shows , medicine shows , American burlesque , English music halls , circus clown antics , Chautauqua , and humorist monologues, such as those delivered by Mark Twain in his 1866 touring show Our Fellow Savages of

5940-445: The mass transit lines. Again, all these agencies are supervised by the PSBs of higher level. The Railway Protection Force is a security force, established by the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 ; enacted by the Parliament of India for "the better protection and security of railway property ". The force is under the authority of the Ministry of Railways . It has the power to search, arrest, investigate and prosecute, though

6030-402: The motion picture version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (2006) as soul singer James "Thunder" Early. Murphy won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor , as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award in that category. Several reviews for the film highlighted Murphy's performance while he received some pre-release Academy Awards buzz. Murphy

6120-427: The purpose. A TV special originally released on television, video on demand , or in film theatre's may be re-released as an album on audio CD , LP record , or audio streaming . A "half-hour special" is typically between 20 and 35 minutes in runtime excluding commercial breaks and an "hour-long special" is typically between 40 and 65 minutes excluding commercial breaks. Stand-up comedians define their craft through

6210-428: The single, while Murphy provided an imitation of Art Carney . In Coming to America , he imitated Jackie Wilson when he sang " To Be Loved ", but because the character he was playing had a thick accent, he had to sing it in character; he also performed in the same film as the character Randy Watson, a small time club singer, a role he reprised in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America . Murphy performed several songs in

6300-492: The successful action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop (1984). The film was Murphy's first solo leading role. Beverly Hills Cop grossed over $ 230 million at the U.S. box office, becoming the highest-grossing film released in 1984, the highest-grossing comedy of all time, and the highest-grossing "R"-rated film of all time; as of May 2018, it was 46th in the list of all-time U.S. box office grossers after adjusting for inflation (third-highest amongst "R"-rated films). Murphy

6390-429: The supernatural comedy The Golden Child (1986). Although The Golden Child performed well at the box office, the movie was not as well received as 48 Hrs. , Trading Places , and Beverly Hills Cop . The Golden Child was considered a change of pace for Murphy because of the supernatural setting as opposed to the "street smart" settings of his previous efforts. Not long afterward, he reprised his role of Axel Foley in

6480-557: The ultimate power rests in the hands of the Government Railway Police . The Government Railway Police ( IAST : Sarakārī Rēlvē Pulīs ), abbreviated as GRP , is the police force of the respective state governments, tasked with policing on railways and their premises. It operates under the respective state police forces. It was established by the Railways Act, 1989 , of the Parliament of India. Its duties correspond to those of

6570-426: The use of intonation, inflection, attitude, and timing as well as other stylistic devices, such as the rule of three , idioms, archetypes, or wordplay. Another popular joke structure is the paraprosdokian , a surprising punchline that changes the context or meaning of the setup. In order to falsely frame their stories as true or to free themselves of responsibility for breaking social conventions, comedians can use

6660-412: The “Stage Gossip” column of The Yorkshire Evening Post on November 10, 1917. The article discussed the career of a comedian Finlay Dunn, stating that Dunn was "what he calls a stand-up comedian'" during the latter part of the 19th century. However, the term may have been used retrospectively. Stand-up has multiple genres and styles with their formats. Common ones include: In a typical stand-up show,

6750-552: Was announced the winner. In 2007 Murphy was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Murphy co-starred in Tower Heist (2011), directed by Brett Ratner , alongside Ben Stiller , Matthew Broderick , and Casey Affleck . Murphy played a thief who joins a group of hardworking men who find out they have fallen victim to a wealthy businessman's Ponzi scheme , and conspire to rob his high-rise residence. It

6840-441: Was completed but tested poorly with audiences. Best Defense was both a major financial and critical disappointment. When he hosted SNL , Murphy joined the chorus of those bashing Best Defense , calling it "the worst movie in the history of everything". The same year, he won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording for his album Eddie Murphy: Comedian (he has been nominated for a total of three Grammy Awards). Murphy starred in

6930-1142: Was criticized by filmmaker Spike Lee for not using his status to help Black actors break into film. However, as Murphy's prominence increased, his films (especially those he produced) often had a mainly Black cast (examples include Coming to America , Harlem Nights , Boomerang , Vampire in Brooklyn and Life ). Many Black actors who later received greater recognition made early appearances in Murphy's films, such as Damon Wayans in Beverly Hills Cop , Halle Berry and Martin Lawrence in Boomerang , Samuel L. Jackson and Cuba Gooding Jr. in Coming to America , Dave Chappelle in The Nutty Professor , and Chris Rock in Beverly Hills Cop II . Naming The Nutty Professor as his favorite comedy, Rock regards Murphy's performance in

7020-431: Was distributed on Netflix and received overwhelming critical acclaim. The film holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with the critics consensus reading, "Eddie Murphy makes Dolemite Is My Name just as bold, brash, and ultimately hard to resist as its subject." For his work, Murphy received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the film. In December 2019 , Murphy returned to Saturday Night Live to promote Dolemite ; this

7110-474: Was filmed in 1983 in Washington, D.C. Due to the popularity of Delirious , his concert film, Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), received a wide theatrical release, grossing $ 50 million; the movie was filmed in the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In 1982, Murphy made his big-screen debut in the film 48 Hrs. with Nick Nolte . 48 Hrs. proved to be a hit when it was released during

7200-450: Was finalized on April 17, 2006. Following his divorce from Mitchell, in 2006, Murphy began dating former Spice Girl Melanie Brown , who became pregnant and claimed the child was Murphy's. When questioned about the pregnancy in December 2006, by RTL Boulevard , Murphy told Dutch reporter Matthijs Kleyn , "I don't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir." Brown gave birth to

7290-536: Was his first time hosting since 1984. His hosting duties received overwhelming acclaim from audiences and critics alike, making it the highest watched episode since 2008 when Tina Fey played Sarah Palin . Comedians Dave Chappelle , Chris Rock , Tracy Morgan , and Kenan Thompson welcomed Murphy back in the opening monologue. Murphy went on to reprise his popular SNL characters such as Mr. Robinson , Gumby , Buckwheat , and Velvet Jones . Murphy won his first ever Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in

7380-704: Was influential in developing his sense of humor. Later, he and his brother were raised in Roosevelt, New York , by his mother and stepfather Vernon Lynch, a foreman at an ice cream plant. When Murphy was fifteen, he listened to Richard Pryor 's comedy album That Nigger's Crazy , which inspired his decision to become a comedian. As a child, Murphy developed playing multiple characters in imitation of his acting hero, Peter Sellers . Other early influences included Bill Cosby , Redd Foxx , Robin Williams , Muhammad Ali , Bruce Lee , and Charlie Chaplin . On July 9, 1976,

7470-571: Was murdered in 1969. Murphy later stated: My mother and father broke up when I was three and he died when I was eight, so I have very dim memories   ... He was a victim of the Murphy charm (laughs) . A woman stabbed my father. I never got all the logistics. It was supposed to be one of those crimes of passion: "If I can't have you, no one else will" kind of deal. When Murphy's single mother became ill, eight-year-old Murphy and his elder brother Charlie (1959–2017) lived in foster care for one year. In interviews, Murphy has said his time in foster care

7560-468: Was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on January 23, 2007, but lost to Alan Arkin for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine —it was speculated that one of the reasons Murphy lost out on winning the Academy Award was the negative reviews of his subsequent film Norbit , released in early February 2007. Murphy notoriously exited the 79th Academy Awards as soon as Arkin

7650-536: Was offered a part in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), a role that, after being heavily re-written from comic relief to love interest, ultimately went to Catherine Hicks . By this time, Murphy's near-exclusive contract with Paramount Pictures rivaled Star Trek as Paramount's most lucrative franchise. By 1986, he launched Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises with a deal at Paramount Television. In his next subsequent role, he starred in

7740-457: Was ranked second (behind John Belushi ). "It is customary (and accurate) to say that Eddie Murphy is the only reason SNL survived the five-year wilderness without Lorne Michaels ", the magazine noted. Murphy's early comedy was characterized by copious profanity and sketches lampooning a diverse group of people (including WASPs , African Americans, Italian Americans, overweight people, and gay people). He released two stand-up specials. Delirious

7830-491: Was released about the film or who else was attached. On March 15, 2015, it was announced that Murphy would play comedian Richard Pryor 's father, LeRoy Pryor, in the upcoming biopic directed by Lee Daniels with Mike Epps playing Pryor; as of 2019, the project remains in development hell . In February 2015, Murphy attended the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special where Chris Rock introduced him in

7920-523: Was reported in 2011 that Murphy would host the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. However, he dropped out of his hosting duties on November 9, 2011, in the wake of the Brett Ratner scandal . On March 8, 2014, it was announced that Murphy would team up with Boomerang co-star Halle Berry in a new film titled Miles and Me . The film was also set to star Laurence Fishburne and was set to begin pre-production in 2014 from Paramount Pictures . No other word

8010-513: Was stopped by police in West Hollywood, California, at 4:45 a.m. with Atisone Seiuli , a transgender prostitute, in his car. His publicist, Paul Block, denied that Murphy had intended to pay Seiuli for sex, saying that Murphy was only giving her a ride home. Murphy was not charged with any crime, but the incident caused him a number of public relation problems. Selected filmography : Murphy has received numerous accolades including

8100-410: Was ultimately directed by Mark Molloy , was released on July 3, 2024. In September 2021, Murphy and his Eddie Murphy Productions company signed a deal with Amazon Studios . On March 31, 2022, it was announced that Murphy will portray George Clinton in an untitled biopic, with John Davis and Catherine Davis producing through Davis Entertainment . In June 2024, Murphy and Bruckheimer revealed that

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