Eddie Murphy: The Legendary Comedian and His Hilarious Stories

TLDREddie Murphy discusses his career, funny moments, and upcoming movie 'You People' in a hilarious interview with Jimmy Kimmel.

Key insights

😂Eddie Murphy recalls being in an earthquake and how it made him realize even he is subject to the whims of the planet.

🏆Eddie Murphy talks about receiving the Cecil B Demille award and how special it was to have Tracy Morgan present it to him.

🐵Eddie Murphy and Tracy Morgan have a tradition of reciting lines from the original 'Planet of the Apes' movie.

🌟Eddie Murphy reveals that he was supposed to appear in a 'Star Trek' movie but declined the role because he wanted to be on the Enterprise.

🎥Eddie Murphy shares funny stories about watching movies at Sammy Davis Jr.'s house, including being snowed in at Rick James's house.

Q&A

Did Eddie Murphy imitate Michael Jackson on 'Saturday Night Live'?

Yes, Eddie Murphy imitated Michael Jackson on 'Saturday Night Live' and their friendship was based on mutual respect and humor.

How many people were in Eddie Murphy's entourage?

At its height, Eddie Murphy's entourage consisted of around six to seven people, including his cousin Ray Ray and his brother.

Who is the funniest person Eddie Murphy has encountered?

According to Eddie Murphy, the funniest person he has encountered is Redd Foxx, who was naturally funny without even trying.

Did Eddie Murphy keep any memorabilia from his earlier movies?

Eddie Murphy has kept some memorabilia, such as the painting from the beginning of 'Good Times', but he sold the duplicate Sugar Shack painting.

What is Eddie Murphy's upcoming movie about?

Eddie Murphy's upcoming movie is called 'You People' and is a modern romantic comedy with an edge, written by Jonah Hill and Kenya Barris.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Eddie Murphy discusses various funny moments and stories in his career.

01:01He recalls feeling an earthquake and realizing even he is subject to the whims of the planet.

01:29Eddie Murphy talks about receiving the Cecil B Demille award and the specialness of having Tracy Morgan present it.

02:32He shares a tradition with Tracy Morgan of reciting lines from the original 'Planet of the Apes' movie.

03:58Eddie Murphy reveals that he was supposed to appear in a 'Star Trek' movie but declined the role.

05:33He tells funny stories about watching movies at Sammy Davis Jr.'s house and being snowed in at Rick James's house.