Eddie Murphy net worth is one of the topics that could not be touched down when it comes to his valuable talent. At present, he's involved in the issue of SNL 40th anniversary celebration where he allegedly turned down the part of playing Bill Cosby in the sketch.
How much is Eddie Murphy net worth?
Aside from being known as a great comedian, he is also well known for his successful stints as a producer, director, voice actor, and as a musician. Celebrity Net Worth claims Eddie Murphy net worth at $85 million.
Cosby, who has been involved in pile up of sexual charges, praised Murphy who turned down playing Bill Cosby in the SNL special sketch. As reported by Rolling Stones, Cosby commented that he is very appreciative of Eddie and he's applauding his actions for not mocking him in the skit.
Norm Macdonald, the former Weekend Update host and known as Turd Ferguson in SNL posted on Twitter that "(Murphy) knew the laughs would bring the house down. Eddie Murphy knows what will work on SNL better than any one (sic). Eddie decides the laughs are not worth it. He will not kick a man when he is down."
Let's get to know Eddie Murphy, who has a net worth of $85 million.
Being the third highest grossing actor in the Hollywood following Harrison Ford and Tom Hanks, Murphy was considered as one of the brilliant talents in the history of the film industry.
Murphy was a notable African-American in the 1980s for his versatility and talent. His career began as a standup comedian just like how other comedians started their careers. In 1980, he joined "Saturday Night Live" where he stayed until 1984 marking Eddie Murphy net worth to mount up.
While still in SNL, he did "48 Hours" in 1982 where it became a box office hit. It is the film that labeled him as the first global superstar of Hollywood with its domestic box office sales of $ 78. 8 million. With the film becoming a critical success, Eddie Murphy net worth grow into manifolds.
Following "48 Hours, he made other blockbuster films including "Trading Places" in 1983 and "Beverly Hills Cop" in 1984. He also played in "Coming to America" in 1988, "The Nutty Professor" in 1996, and "Dr. Dolittle" in 1998.
In the '90s, Eddie Murphy net worth became stagnant with his career also going slow.
It was also in the 1990s that he became the voice actor for successful hit "Shrek," giving Eddie Murphy net worth a movement up. In 1996, he was nominated and won a Golden Globe for his role in "Dreamgirls."
Aside from acting, part of Eddie Murphy net worth came from his talent as a producer and as a director. "Vampire in Brooklyn," "Life," and "Harlem Nights" are the films that marked his success in producing and directing films.
Eddie Murphy net worth is also boost by his love for music. He is a band member of "The Bus Boys". Get Net Worth reported that Murphy had also released his singles including "Put Your Mouth on Me" and "Party All the Time."
