6 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Eddie Murphy

Full Name: His full name is Edward Regan Murphy.

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Birth and Early Life: Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 3, 1961, he grew up on Roosevelt, Long Island.

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Film Success: Murphy has starred in 39 movies (including voiceovers) that have grossed $6.7 billion worldwide.

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Family: He has 8 children—5 daughters and 3 sons.

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Multiple Roles: Murphy has played multiple roles in 7 different movies.

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Highest Grossing Film: His highest-grossing film worldwide is "Shrek 2," which made $919.8 million.

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