Eddie Murphy’s Rare Insight into Family Life and Career
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy offers an uncommon look at his personal life in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie, where he discusses his children and a career spanning over four decades.
Four Decades of Stardom
For more than 40 years, Eddie Murphy has been a beloved Hollywood figure, famous for roles such as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop, Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor, and Donkey in the Shrek franchise. Despite his fame, the 64-year-old actor has seldom shown his true self on camera, making this documentary especially compelling.
Director's Perspective
“There’s a great clip of Eddie on a talk show early 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, Being Eddie director
Wall adds, “Eddie has played many 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 will really enjoy spending time with him.”
The Journey to Comedy
The documentary shows the private star reflecting on his life and career, including his inspiration to become a stand-up comedian. At age 15, Eddie was motivated by a Richard Pryor comedy album and set a goal to be a comic by 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 reveals his authentic self and family life for the first time on screen, offering fans a heartfelt look beyond his iconic roles.