Eddie Murphy is a famous American actor, comedian, and filmmaker, famous for his humor and acting talent.
Eddie Murphy is a famous American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He dazzles audiences with his humor and acting talent.
With incredible acting performances on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and blockbusters such as ‘Beverly Hills Cop. Murphy’s acting in ‘Shrek’ was a successful box office movie due to his outstanding devoted acting.
Besides acting as an entertainer, Murphy has smashed records like a wrecking ball and has carved his name in the stone of industry.
Let’s talk more about his family, education, early life, net worth, income sources, why he is famous and what are his charges for a single movie.
Know about Eddie Murphy’s Net worth of $200 Million and How he started this journey.
| Name | Eddie Murphy |
| Full Name | Edward Regan Murphy |
| Net worth | $200 million |
| Sources of income | Acting, producing, directing, stand-up comedy, music, endorsement deals, real estate investments |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Partners | Nicole Mitchell Murphy (ex-wife) |
| Date of Birth | April 3, 1961 (62 years old) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
Early Life, and Early Career
The early life of Edward Regan Murphy was challenging. He lost his father Charles Edward Murphy (1940–1969) at the age of 8 years. Eddie spent a year with his brother Charles Quinton Murphy (July 12, 1959 – April 12, 2017) in foster care.
Besides facing many hardships, it never stopped him from becoming a top comedian. At the age of 15, he started stand-up performing. To shine more, he went to Los Angeles where he got his first chance on ‘Saturday Night Live’. At that time he was only 19 but this show made way clear for his future success in Hollywood.
He started his comedy by performing in local clubs. This was the first step to refine his skills before the large audiences. Later, he decided to move to Los Angeles to reach a broader platform to showcase his talent. That decision made him appear on National TV which was a big success.
After that, in the 1980s he appeared in films such as ’48 Hrs’ and ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and people saw the hidden gem he made his position at the box office through his acting performance earning critical and commercial acclaim.
What is the Eddie Murphy’s Net worth
As of December 2023, the net worth of Edward Regan Murphy is 200 million dollars. The income he has mainly stems from his successful career in comedy and acting. Throughout his career, he performed high-paying roles and made profitable deals.
He began his comedy career in stand-up comedy which later people saw on ‘Saturday Night Live’. This made him get chances in top movies such as ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Coming to America,’ which made him a fortune.
Edward Regan Murphy’s income is not just from acting in films, but he also earns handsome incomes from comedy specials. For example, he made a deal with Netflix for about $70 million for a stand-up comedy special.
This deal was the outcome of Murphy’s appearance on Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” in which he hinted to come back to stand-up comedy.
What are the income sources of Eddie Murphy?
The income sources of Eddie Murphy are acting, stand-up comedy, voice acting, endorsement, musical career, making his real estate portfolio, film franchises, and owning his own film production company.
Eddie started his film acting career on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s, and then he acted in blockbuster movies such as 48 Hrs. (1982), Trading Places (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Coming to America (1988), The Nutty Professor (1996), Bowfinger (1999), Life (1999), Shrek (2001), Dreamgirls (2006), Dolemite Is My Name! (2019).
Eddie Murphy also earns by performing stand-up comedies as he made a deal with Netflix for $70 million worth of stand-up comedy.
He also has a successful career in voice acting such as
- For Thurgood Stubbs, a character in the animated sitcom “The PJs”.
- For Donkey in the popular animated film series “Shrek”.
- For the character of the dragon Mushu in the 1988 animated film “Mulan”
Murphy has endorsed many companies such as Pepsi and McDonald’s, also he has appeared in commercials such as Toyota Celica commercials in the 1980s, and for the film Beverly Hills Cop.
Murphy also tried his luck in music and released albums such as Eddie Murphy (1982), How Could It Be (1985), So Happy (1989), Love’s Alright (1993), and Red Light (2013).
However, his music career was not yet successful like his acting and comedy.
Eddie Murphy also owns several properties such as a
- Mansion in Beverly Hills, California ( purchased for $ 5 million in 1985, Worthy of $85 million now )
- Private Properties in New Jersey and Long Island
- Private Island in the Bahamas
Besides that Murphy has gained handsome profit by working in different film franchises such as The Nutty Professor series (1996, 2000), Dr. Dolittle series (1998, 2001), Shrek series (2001, 2004, 2007, 2010), and Beverly Hills Cop series (1984, 1987, 1994).
Lastly, he also started his own production company and produced many films such as Harlem Nights (1989), Boomerang (1992), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), and Dolemite Is My Name (2019).
How much Eddie Murphy charge for one movie
Eddie Murphy charged $20 million per movie in the late 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Up to 2000, he was considered one of the highest-paid actors worldwide, charging $20 million per movie.
He made more than $300 million from film salaries and his movies have made about $7 billion across the worldwide box office. That is why he is the sixth highest-grossing American actor at the box office
What is the Early Salary of Eddie Murphy
- $4,500 per episode of Saturday Night Live in 1980
- $30,000 per episode of Saturday Night Live in 1981
What are Edward Regan Murphy’s Salaries In Different Movies
- Best Defense (1984) – $1 million
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) – $14 million
- 48 Hrs. (1982) – $450,000
- Trading Places (1983) – $350,000
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) – $8 million
- Coming to America (1988) – $8 million
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) – $15 million
- The Nutty Professor (1996) – $16 lliomin
- Dr. Dolittle (1998) – $17.5 million
- Shrek (2001) – Initial salary unknown but earned $35+ million overall
- The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) – $20 million
Famous Earning Highlights of Edward Regan Murphy
- $50.5 million gross box office for the 1987 stand-up film Eddie Murphy: Raw
- $20 million for 2002’s The Adventures of Pluto Nash, which was a big box office flop
- $70 million deal with Netflix in 2019 for multiple comedy specials
What are Eddie’s biggest movie franchises by total box office gross:
- Beverly Hills Cop franchise: $431 million in U.S. and $735 million worldwide.
- Shrek films + Puss in Boots spinoffs: Over $1.4 billion, Globally more than $3.5 billion
- The Nutty Professor 1+2: Over $295 million
What are the Famous Dialogues of Eddie Murphy
The famous dialogues of Eddie Murphy are given below:
- “I want a woman that’s going to arouse my intellect as well as my lions.” Coming to America
- “There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Reggie Hammond.” 48 Hours
- “I got a hunch, okay. That’s a technique by which many crimes outside of Beverly Hills get solved.” Beverly Hills Cop
- “I want the knife.” Beverly Hills Cop II
- “I’m your worst nightmare. I’m a nigger with a badge which means I got permission to kick your ass whenever I feel like it.” Beverly Hills Cop
- “I’m a karate man! And a karate man bruises on the inside!” Bowfinger
- “I’m Gumby, dammit!” Saturday Night Live
- “I’m gonna take a pillowcase and fill it full of bars of soap and beat the shit out of you!” Trading Places
- “I’m a donkey on the edge!” Shrek
- “I’m gonna get you sucka!” Harlem Nights
Conclusion
Eddie Murphy who has established his name in the comedy film industry has a net worth of $200 million. Up to the late 80s, 90s, and 2000s, he was considered the highest-paid actor because he consistently charged $20 million per movie. Yet some ups and downs lowered his salary but his position was still maintained.
Edward Regan Murphy doesn’t only earn from acting in movies, he earned income from voice acting, doing commercials/endorsements, releasing music albums, owning private property, and film franchises, and developing his own private film production company.
He had earned more than $300 million through salaries in his film career and his movies have made around $ 7 billion across worldwide box office making him the 6th highest-grossing American actor at the box office.
FAQs
how many kids does Eddie Murphy have
Eddie Murphy has a total of 10 kids, 6 daughters and 4 sons from various relationships.
From Paulette McNeely:
- Son: Eric Murphy (born in 1989)
From Nicole Mitchell:
- Daughter: Bria Murphy (born in 1989)
- Son: Myles Mitchell (born in 1990)
- Daughter: Shayne Audra Murphy (born in 1994)
- Daughter: Zola Ivy Murphy (born in 1999)
- Daughter: Bella Zahra Murphy (born in 2002)
From Tamara Hood:
- Son: Christian Murphy (born in 1990)
From Mel B:
- Daughter: Angel Iris Murphy Brown (born in 2007)
From Paige Butcher:
- Daughter: Izzy Iona Murphy (born in 2016)
- Son: Max Charles Murphy (born in 2018)
who is Eddie Murphy married to
Eddie Murphy is currently married to no one. He has married twice and now he is engaged to Paige Butcher.
The relationships of Eddie Murphy are given in chronological order
- Paulette McNeely (1989)
- Nicole Mitchell (1993-2006): divorced in 2006
- Tracey Edmonds (2008): married on January 1, 2008, but split after two weeks
- Paige Butcher (2012-present)
how many times has Eddie Murphy been married
Eddie Murphy has been married two times. His first marriage was with Nicole Mitchell (1993-2006) who had five children Bria, Myles Mitchell, Shayne Audra, Zola Ivy, and Bella Zahra.
His second marriage was with Tracey Edmonds on January 1, 2008, but they split after two weeks.
What are the famous quotes of Eddie Murphy
The famous quotes of Eddie Murphy are
- “After all these years, I’ve done well and I’m cool. I feel comfortable in my skin, I’ve saved some paper, everybody’s healthy, my kids are beautiful and smart, doing different things, it’s all good.”
- “The welfare of our children is our main concern and their best interests are our first priority.”
- “I spent my 30s fixing everything I broke in my 20s.”
- “Every bad decision I’ve made has been based on money. I grew up in the projects and you don’t turn down money there. You take it, because you never know when it’s all going to end.”
- “When you’re a kid, you say, ‘I’m gonna be a doctor or a lawyer.’ But you don’t think you’re gonna be a comedian. Comedy is not a career. It’s not something you plan to do. It just happens.”
- “I’m not a comedian. I’m an actor who can do comedy.”
