Evan Danielson (Eddie Murphy), a successful financial executive, has neglected his realtionship with his daughter Olivia (Yara Shahidi) to get ahead in business. But, when his career begins to falter, Evan is invited into Olivia's imaginary world, where he finds answers to all his problems. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick. With Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams, James Patrick Stuart, Ronny Cox and Stephen Rannazzisi. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Eddie Murphy in Imagine That
When Dave (Eddie Murphy) crash lands in New York and sets out into the city, most people assume he's just another guy, but what they don't know is that Dave is actually a spaceship operated by 100 miniture aliens, including the Captain (also Eddie Murphy), No. 3 (Gabrielle Union) and No. 2 (Ed Helms). The aliens come from the planet Nil in search of a special ball that will allow them to drain the salt from the Earth's oceans and solve their energy crisis. After being hit by a car, Dave meets Gina (Elizabeth Banks) and Josh Morrison (Austyn Myers). Smitten with Gina, the Captain begins to neglect their mission and angers No. 3, who is secretly in love with him. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Scott Caan, Kevin Hart, Mike O'Malley, Judah Friedlander and Pat Kilbane. Categories: Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Eddie Murphy in Meet Dave
Norbit (Eddie Murphy) has had a tough life. Abandoned by his family and raised by a tough Asian father, Norbit grows into a meek man who is pressed into marrying a monstrous woman. But, when he finally meets the woman of his dreams (Thandie Newton), Norbit takes a chance and tries to figure out a way to be with her. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Cuba Gooding Jr. and Eddie Griffin. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
Eddie Murphy in Norbit
When King Harold (John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek (Mike Myers) must find his rightful heir or be forced to take the throne himself. So, with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek sets out to find a rebellious young man named Artie (Justin Timberlake). While Shrek is away, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and a group of royal heroines must defend the throne from the jilted Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his army of fairy tale villains. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. With Julie Andrews, Amy Sedaris, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Eddie Murphy in Shrek the Third
Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyoncé Knowles) and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) are three talented girls with voices of gold looking to make it big. They get their big break when they catch the ear of Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx), an unscrupulous manager, who gets them a gig as backup singers for the famous James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy). However, it is only a matter of time before fame takes its toll and Effie, the plump, yet very talented lead songstress is replaced by the beautiful, yet less riveting Deena. Directed by Bill Condon. With Danny Glover, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal , Hinton Battle and Mariah I. Wilson. Categories: Musical, Drama. Year: 2006.
Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls
Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), two just-married ogres, must fight to save their love, when a trip back to meet Fiona's royal parents (John Cleese and Julie Andrews) threatens to shatter their marital bliss. Unhappy with her new husband, Fiona's parents try to set up their newly transformed daughter with the annoying Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and hire Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), a deadly assassin, to rub out Shrek. Aided by his trusty companin, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must find a way to prove his worth and deal with Fiona's absolutely wicked Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders). Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
Eddie Murphy in Shrek 2
During an anniversary trip with his wife Sara (Marsha Thomason) and their two children (Marc John Jefferies and Aree Davis), workaholic realtor Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) makes a detour to an historic but rundown mansion in the hopes of turning a big profit. After receiving a cold welcome from the creepy butler Ramsley (Terence Stamp), the family is introduced to Master Gracey (Nathaniel Parker), the eccentric owner of the estate. When a violent thunderstorm forces the family to stay the night, the Evers soon find themselves in a real-life haunted house, and discover that Sara shares an unexpected connection to its ghostly past. Directed by Rob Minkoff. With Jennifer Tilly and Wallace Shawn. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Eddie Murphy in The Haunted Mansion
Shrek (Mike Myers) is an huge ogre with a kind heart underneath his intimidating green skin. Together with his loud-mouthed companion, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must win the heart of the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) before the sinister Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) steals her hand and Shrek's home. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. With Clive Pearse and Vincent Cassel. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Eddie Murphy in Shrek
Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart (John Ashton) and Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) investigate Chief Bogamil's (Ronny Cox) near-fatal shooting and the series of strange robberies associated with it. Directed by Tony Scott. With Jürgen Prochnow, Brigitte Nielsen and Paul Reiser. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1987.
Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop II
When Detroit cop Axel Foley's (Eddie Murphy) friend is killed right in front of him, he follows the killer to Beverly Hills. After detectives Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) are assigned to keep an eye on him, Axel investigates the case and learns that the murder is connected to a drug ring run by Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), a vicious kingpin. Directed by Martin Brest. With Lisa Eilbacher. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1984.
Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop