Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker who has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for several decades.
It is known that he has been one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood for many years. Eddie Murphy’s films have grossed over US$7 billion worldwide.
In 1987 he earned $8 million for Beverly Hills Cop II, that’s the same as around $18 million today after adjusting for inflation. He earned another $8 million the next year for Coming to America. For 1994’s Beverly Hills Cop III, he earned $15 million, the same as roughly $25 million in today’s dollars.
He earned $16 million for The Nutty Professor (1996), $17.5 million for Doctor Dolittle (1998), and $20 million for Nutty Professor II (2000).
In the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s alone, Eddie earned at least $250 million in film salaries and backend points. His career film earnings likely top $300 million
In addition to his earnings from film roles, Murphy has also made a significant amount of money from his stand-up comedy tours and specials.
In 2019, he became the first comedian to have his own Netflix comedy special, as part of a US$70 million deal with the streaming network.