A terrific 2019 film helped bring legendary funnyman Eddie Murphy back into the spotlight, but things have been on a downward trend ever since. While he might be best remembered for his goofier roles in the 2000s by some younger fans, Murphy is actually one of the most accomplished humorists of the latter half of the 20th century.

He got his start serving as a beacon of hope during what was one of the driest eras in the history of Saturday Night Live , and his sketches carried the show through a lean period. He would then release some of the most popular stand-up comedy specials of all time while making the natural jump to feature films too.

In 48 Hours , he showed that he could be hilarious and convincing as a bona fide leading man, and Murphy's starring role in Beverly Hills

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