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Murphy in 2006, photo by s_bukley /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Edward Regan Murphy
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: April 3, 1961
Ethnicity: African-American
Eddie Murphy is an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, and director. His roles include the films 48 Hrs. , Trading Places , Beverly Hills Cop , The Golden Child , Coming to America , Boomerang , The Distinguished Gentleman , Vampire in Brooklyn , The Nutty Professor , Metro , Mulan , Dr. Dolittle , Bowfinger , Shrek , Dreamgirls , and Dolemite Is My Name , and the show Saturday Night Live .
He is the son of Lillian (Laney) and Charles Edward Murphy. His brother, Charlie Murphy, was also a comedian and actor. His father died in 1969, and his mother re-married to Vernon Lynch.
Eddie has roots in North Carolina, where his paternal grandparents were born.
Eddie has ten children: a son with his former partner Paulette McNeely; a son with his former partner Tamara Hood; five children, including actress Bella Murphy, with his former wife, model, television personality, designer, actress, and businessperson Nicole Mitchell Murphy ; a daughter with British singer, songwriter, and presenter Mel B ; and two children with his fiancée, model Paige Butcher.
Eddie’s paternal grandfather was Henry Roosevelt Murphy (the son of Patrick Murphy and Mariah/Maria/Marier Jackson). Henry was born in North Carolina. Patrick was the son of Albert Murphy and Margaret/Margeret/Mag Mandy Bannerman. Mariah was the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Alice.
Eddie’s paternal grandmother was Rosa/Rose V. Boykins (the daughter of Thomas Boykin and Ida Rhodes/Rhoades). Rosa was born in North Carolina. Thomas was the son of Isaac Boykin and Rose Anna Underwood. Ida was the daughter of George Rhodes and Fannie Boykins.
Sources: Death record of Eddie’s father – https://www.findagrave.com
Eddie’s paternal grandparents, Henry Roosevelt Murphy and Rosa/Rose V. Boykins, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Eddie’s paternal grandfather, Henry Roosevelt Murphy, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Eddie’s paternal great-grandparents, Patrick Murphy and Mariah/Maria/Marier Jackson – https://familysearch.org
Eddie’s paternal grandmother, Rosa/Rose V. Boykins, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org Rosa/Rose V. Boykins on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Eddie’s paternal great-grandparents, Thomas Boykin and Ida Rhodes/Rhoades – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Eddie’s paternal great-grandfather, Thomas Boykin – https://familysearch.org