The American Movie Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees is ready to offer the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award to Eddie Murphy for his excellent accomplishments in movie and past. The ceremony takes place on the organizaton’s Gala Tribute on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026.
“Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” stated Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. “A trailblazing force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy, his versatility knows no bounds. Across five decades, his enduring impact on our culture has inspired artists and audiences alike, and AFI is proud to honor him with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award.”
Murphy joins an elite group of recipients since 2013, together with Francis Ford Coppola (honored earlier final 12 months), Nicole Kidman, Julie Andrews, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Diane Keaton, John Williams, Steve Martin, Jane Fonda, and Mel Brooks. Different distinguished honorees embrace, however aren’t restricted to, James Cagney, Orson Welles, Frank Capra, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Jack Lemmon, amongst many extra.
All through his storied profession, Eddie Murphy has starred in a few of Hollywood’s most memorable comedies, together with Buying and selling Locations, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, Shrek, and, in fact, the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. He was one of many youngest forged members of Saturday Evening Reside, and starred in such movies as The Golden Little one, Harlem Nights, 48 Hours, Boomerang, The Distinguished Gentleman, Bowfinger, Dreamgirls, Dolemite Is My Identify, and extra.
He’s at the moment reprising his position as Donkey for Shrek 5 alongside returning forged members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and newcomer to the franchise, Zendaya. He’s additionally partnering with Completely satisfied Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck for Playas Ball, which Deadline says is an motion comedy in regards to the undead. Lastly, Murphy will play Inspector Clouseau in a reimagining of The Pink Panther, directed by Sonic the Hedgehog franchise director Jeff Fowler.
What do you concentrate on Eddie Murphy receiving the AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award? What are your favourite Eddie Murphy movies? My private favorites are Buying and selling Locations and Coming to America, that are endlessly quotable and hilarious. Congratulations, Mr. Murphy!
