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Once known as Hollywood's top cake netter, Murphy's sensational performance as R&B singer James "Thunder" Early in the highly acclaimed film "Dreamgirls" has brought plaudits as well. His proud brother Charlie Murphy beamed, "I made my son watch the Golden Globes with me so that he can see Uncle Ed make history." Along with the Golden Globe Award, Murphy nabbed a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor, and on February 25, he hopes to complete the trifecta by taking home an Oscar. Until then, he's going to do what we've grown accustomed to from him: entertain. In the outlandish comedy "Norbit," Murphy returns to the multi-character genre that set him apart from his peers and endeared him to audiences.
More importantly, this film could be the springboard for Charlie Murphy. As one of the creative chiefs in the audacious, groundbreaking "Chappelle's Show" and with a role in the rapidly approaching $200 million box office bonanza "Night At The Museum," "Norbit" could place Murphy in the realm of Hollywood powerbroker.Expect a slew of film projects to drop in 2007. Charlie's upcoming films include "Unearthed,'' a sci-fi horror film, "Retirement," and his first starring role in Twist the Cap," and a project he's particularly proud ofSee the full content of this document
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Eddie-Back for the First Time
Looks like the dock has been turned back about 25 years. Eddie Murphy is on fire again.
Once known as Hollywood's top cake netter, Murphy's sensational performance as R&B singer James "Thunder" Early in the highly acclaimed film "Dreamgirls" has brought plaudits a...See the full content of this document
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