Eddie Murphy - Milestones

• 2004: Reprised his role as the voice of the Donkey in "Shrek 2"
• 2003: Starred in the film adapation of Disney's amusement park ride "The Haunted Mansion"
• 2003: Reunited with "Dr. Dolittle 2" director Steve Carr for "Daddy Day Care."
• 2002: Had lead in the feature version of "I Spy", co-starred with Owen Wilson; directed by Murphy's "Dr. Dolittle" helmer Betty Thomas
• 2002: Co-starred with Pam Grier, "SNL" alum Jay Mohr and Randy Quaid in the action comedy "Pluto Nash"
• 2002: Teamed with Robert De Niro in "Showtime"
• 2001: Reprised role in the sequel "Dr. Dolittle 2"
• 2001: Lent his voice to the character of The Donkey in the blockbuster animated feature "Shrek"
• 2000: Reprised dual role of Sherman Klump/Buddy Love in "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps"; also played multiple members of the Klump family; film marked Murphy's biggest box office opening taking in over $40 million in its debut weekend
• 1999: Played a 1930s hustler wrongly imprisoned for life in the touching comedy "Life", co-starring Lawrence; role required the actors to "age" 60 years
• From 1999 to Present: Executive produced and voiced lead character in the animated series "The PJs" (Fox, 1999-2000; The WB, 2000-2001)
• 1999: Played dual roles of fame-deranged action movie star and his half-witted brother in the comedy "Bowfinger", co-starring and written by fellow "SNL" veteran Steve Martin
• 1998: Starred in the title role of the remake of "Dr. Dolittle", which featured Rock as a jive-talking guinea pig
• 1997: Made headlines when he offered a ride to what turned out to be a transvestite prostitute
• 1996: Had boxoffice hit with the remake of "The Nutty Professor"; portrayed the title character as well as four members of the Klump family
• 1996: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in June
• 1994: Made second sequel playing signature role of Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop III"
• 1992: Played leading man in the romantic comedy "Boomerang"; all-star cast included Martin Lawrence, Halle Berry and Chris Rock
• 1991: Hosted CBS' "A Party for Richard Pryor"
• 1990: Hosted ABC's "Sammy Davis Jr's 60th Anniversary Celebration", honoring Davis' six decades in show business
• 1990: Executive produced first TV-movie, the syndicated "The Kid Who Loved Christmas"
• 1990: Reprised his role opposite Nick Nolte for the sequel "Another 48 Hrs."
• 1989: First film as director and as screenwriter, "Harlem Nights"; also produced and starred
• 1989: Made TV producing debut as executive producer of the CBS comedy pilot, "What's Alan Watching?"; also appeared in the show
• 1988: Starred in the hit "Coming to America"; first time played multiple characters in one film
• 1987: First feature writing credit, providing the story idea for "Beverly Hills Cop II"
• 1987: Made producing debut with the documentary concert film, "Eddie Murphy Raw"
• 1985: Enjoyed a top-ten hit single on the pop music charts with "Party All the Time"
• 1984: First played Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop"
• 1983: Teamed with fellow "SNL" star Dan Aykroyd for "Trading Places"
• 1982: Film acting debut in "48 Hrs."
• From 1980 to 1984: TV debut as series regular on and writer for NBC's "Saturday Night Live"
• 1976: Began performing as a stand-up comedian in Long Island clubs at age 15 (date approximate)
• Created and executive produced the short-lived CBS sitcom "The Royal Family"; run of show interrupted in late 1991 by sudden death of series star Redd Foxx
• Formed Eddie Murphy Productions
• Worked as emcee of a youth club talent show