He provided the voice of Mushu the Lizard in Disney's animated picture Mulan (1998) to enormous critical praise, and also starred alongside several animals in Doctor Doolittle (1998). 'Mulan,' 'Doctor Doolittle' and 'Bowfinger'ĭespite the scandal in his personal life, Murphy went on to feature in a variety of family films. The incident made him the target of jokes nonetheless.
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He claimed he was merely trying to give the prostitute a ride. In May 1997, Murphy earned some unfortunate publicity when he was discovered by L.A. Murphy earned a Golden Globe nomination and an Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Award for his role in the film. In 1996, Murphy rediscovered his love for over-the-top comedic invention in a hit remake of the Jerry Lewis film The Nutty Professor. His charming and inspired performance as the fast-talking convict stole the film, and 48 Hours grossed over $5 million in its first week. He approached the role with confidence and ingenuity, convincing director Walter Hill to adjust some of the dialogue to more genuinely depict a Black speaker. That same year, at the age of 21, he also landed his first major motion picture role alongside Nick Nolte in 48 Hours. In 1982, Murphy received a Grammy nomination for a live album of fresh stand-up material called Eddie Murphy: Comedian. He defended his performances, claiming that his characters were far too absurd and abstract to be taken seriously.
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Murphy received criticism for his satirical characterizations based on Black stereotypes. He also continued his skillful impersonations, adding Bill Cosby, Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Jerry Lewis and Stevie Wonder to his repertoire.
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Murphy became Saturday Night Live' s strongest comedic presence, creating such memorable characters as Mister Robinson, an urban version of TV's Mister Rogers an older version of the Little Rascals character, Buckwheat and an illiterate convict and poet named Tyrone Green.