You know, making a movie is a collaborative effort and sometimes all the ingredients don't work out. I know that every now and again I am going to make a movie that won't work.

A notable exception to this run of poorly received adult-themed films was the Frank Oz comedy Bowfinger also starring Steve Martin. Around the age of 15 Murphy was writing and performing his own routines which were heavily influenced by Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor. 48 Hrs.

In 2007 he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls. Eddie Murphy's work as a voice actor includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs Donkey in the Shrek series and the Chinese dragon Mushu in Disney's Mulan. Beverly Hills Cop series Trading Places and The Nutty Professor.