Eddie Murphy's Rare Insight into Family Life and Career
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy shares an uncommon look at his personal life in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie. The film explores both his role as a father of 10 children and his extensive career spanning over 40 years.
A Storied Hollywood Career
For more than four decades, Eddie Murphy has enchanted fans with unforgettable performances such as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop, Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor, and the voice of Donkey in Shrek. Despite his long-standing fame, the 64-year-old has kept his private life tightly guarded, making this documentary especially intriguing.
Discovering Eddie's True Voice
“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.
Wall explains that although Eddie has portrayed numerous characters over the years, he has never truly played himself on screen before. The documentary reveals a more personal side of Murphy, offering audiences a chance to connect deeply with him.
Early Inspiration and Career Beginnings
The documentary also traces Murphy’s journey back to his teenage years when he was inspired by a Richard Pryor comedy album. At 15, he was motivated to become a stand-up comedian and set a goal to succeed by age 18.
“I remember when I turned 18, comics saying, ‘Hey, man, I thought you were going to get famous when you’re 18.’”
Author's Summary
Eddie Murphy opens up for the first time on screen about his career, family, and true self in the revealing documentary Being Eddie, showing fresh sides of the comedy icon.