Eddie Murphy to enter NAACP Hall of Fame
Eddie Murphy to be inducted into NAACP Hall of Fame
The actor-comedian will be presented the award by his longtime friend Arsenio Hall in a March 27 ceremony.
LOS ANGELES >> Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.
The NAACP announced Thursday that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS.
The actor-comedian will be presented the award by his longtime friend and “Coming 2 America” co-star Arsenio Hall.
The hall of fame induction is bestowed on individuals who are viewed as a pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence shaped the “profession for generations to come.”
Previous inductees include Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee, Ray Charles and Sidney Poitier.
The most recent honorees to be inducted were Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Paris Barclay in 2014.
“To this day, Eddie Murphy’s work continues to bring joy and laughter to individuals around the world, and he is an amazing example of Black excellence, creativity, and artistry,” said Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP.
Murphy began his career as a standup comic while a teenager and eventually joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live.” He starred in the box office hit “48 Hours” and made his mark in a slew of films such as “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor,” “Dr. Dolittle” and “Dolemite Is My Name.”
His latest film, “Coming 2 America,” was released on Amazon last week.