Eddie Murphy

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Characters played by Eddie Murphy

Donkey — Shrek (2001)

A loyal, talkative donkey who becomes Shrek's best friend and constant companion.

Donkey — Shrek 2 (2004)

Loyal, talkative donkey and Shrek's best friend.

Donkey — Shrek Forever After (2010)

A highly talkative, loyal donkey who becomes Shrek's inseparable best friend.

Donkey — Shrek the Third (2007)

A talkative, loyal donkey who becomes Shrek's best friend and constant companion.

Mushu — Mulan (1998)

A small, fast-talking dragon assigned to guide and protect Mulan.

Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong — Norbit (2007)

Norbit is an orphan raised at The Golden Wonton who marries Rasputia but remains in love with his childhood friend Kate. Rasputia intimidates and controls him while pursuing a strip-club scheme. Mr. Wong owns the orphanage and restaurant, resists the brothers’ extortion, and ultimately stops Rasputia from attacking Norbit.

Rayford Gibson — Life (1999)

A small-time thief and bootlegging partner from New York who is wrongfully imprisoned for murder. He spends decades in Mississippi State Penitentiary alongside his friend Claude, enduring harsh labor and escape attempts. After a bitter falling out, they reconcile during punishment. Ray ultimately confronts and kills the corrupt Sheriff Pike who framed them, reclaiming his father's watch before escaping prison with Claude to start a new life in Harlem.

Prince Akeem / Clarence / Randy Watson / Saul — Coming to America (1988)

Crown prince of Zamunda who travels to Queens to find true love.

Axel Foley — Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Fast-talking Detroit detective known for unconventional methods and sharp wit.

Evan Danielson — Imagine That (2009)

Top account manager at a securities firm who competes with Johnny Whitefeather for a promotion. He initially relies on his daughter's 'goo-gaa' blanket for financial predictions but learns to prioritize family over career, ultimately winning the job and reconciling with his daughter.

Donkey — Shrek the Halls (2007)

Shrek's enthusiastic friend, who constantly announces Christmas and encourages Shrek to celebrate. He brings the group to Shrek's swamp, interrupts the Christmas storytelling, and later feels remorseful for disrupting Shrek's first Christmas.

Billy Ray Valentine — Trading Places (1983)

Street hustler switched with Winthorpe in a nature vs. nurture wager. Learns the commodities business, survives framing attempts, and allies with Winthorpe to swap a fake USDA report. Executes a short-selling scheme that ruins the Dukes financially.

Career Overview

Eddie Murphy has 176 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Shrek with 5 titles. Signature works include Shrek, Shrek Forever After, Shrek 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
176
Birth Date
1961-04-03
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q43874), public domain (CC0).