Eddie Murphy's Confession on Family Life and Career
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy offers an intimate look into his personal and professional life in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie. The film explores his role as a father of 10 children and spans his Hollywood career, which has lasted over four decades.
Career Highlights
Eddie Murphy is celebrated for his memorable roles such as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop, Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor, and the voice of Donkey in Shrek. Despite his fame, the 64-year-old actor has rarely allowed cameras to capture his true personality, making this documentary especially revealing.
Insight from the Director
“There’s a great clip of Eddie on a talk show early on in his career, talking about how he’s always been able to do impersonations and different voices. He talks about how his mom used to ask him, ‘Who’s Eddie? What voice is Eddie’s voice?’ This movie answers that question.” – Angus Wall, director of Being Eddie
“Eddie has played a lot of different characters over the last 40-plus years, but he has never played himself onscreen before. He opens up his world and his heart and I think people are going to really enjoy spending time with him.” – Angus Wall
Personal Journey
The documentary also reveals how Murphy’s journey started when he was inspired by a Richard Pryor comedy album at age 15. Motivated, he set a goal to become a stand-up comedian by 18.
“I remember when I turned 18, comics saying, ‘Hey, man, I thought you were going to get famous when you’re 18.”
Summary
Eddie Murphy shares a rare, heartfelt glimpse into his life, balancing fatherhood and a transformative career that redefined comedy for generations.