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Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts - No surprise that Eddie Murphy was voted most popular kid in his high school graduating class. Despite humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, Eddie has naturally attracted a fan club. Almost six decades later he remains loved for his infectious smile and goofy laugh.

Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts (2020)

Director: Jordan Hill
Writers: Jordan Hill
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Diriki Mack
Genre: Biography
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Also Known As: Eddie Murphy: 'Til it Hurts
Release Date: 1. September 2020

Synopsis:
No surprise that Eddie Murphy was voted most popular kid in his high school graduating class. Despite humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, Eddie has naturally attracted a fan club. Almost six decades later he remains loved for his infectious smile and goofy laugh. Yet, there are several layers to the Murphy mystique. It all began with a raw, insult comedy routine on local stages. Repeated auditions for Saturday Night Live in 1980 led to four years of memorable parody skits as Gumby, Mr. Rogers and Buckwheat and actually kept the show from cancellation. Transition to the big screen has produced 36 films with $6.6 billion in box office receipts. There have been six Golden Globe nominations for 48 Hours, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, The Nutty Professor, Dolemite Is My Name, and Dreamgirls for which he won Best Supporting Actor as well as an Oscar nomination in 2007. Versatility has become his comedic trademark with multiple movies where Murphy plays as many as six roles. Follow a career which has also earned him labels as writer, producer and singer. The Grammys acknowledged his album recordings of both humor and music with three nominations and one win in the early eighties. Most prestigious award of all was The Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the J.F.K. Center in 2005. Talent aside, learn about the mysterious death of his father when he was only eight. Trace Eddie's unconventional family life as the father to 10 children. Nothing will stop this talent as Eddie continues to make his fans Laugh 'Til it Hurts.

No one can ever top the charisma, energy and sheer hilarity of Eddie Murphy. His extensive and diverse career is an incredible achievement to behold. He has given the gift of laughs to audiences all over the world and despite settling for a quieter family life there’s we can be sure that we definitely won’t be having our last laugh from Eddie Murphy any time soon!

Reviews:
"It was good to see a documentary focusing on Eddie's legacy! He's one of the greats!"
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(Original Title) Eddie Murphy: Laugh 'Til it Hurts
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