Murphy is still considered the youngest black male cast member to join the cast, despite the upset - and worked as a stand-up comedian throughout The '80s. He was beaten by Anthony Michael Hall - who was 17 years old - when Hall joined the cast in 1985.
He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984 - keeping that show afloat at a time when it was floundering so badly that NBC was considering cancellation note At the time, Eddie Murphy was SNL's youngest cast member to join at the age of 19. He is the second-highest grossing lead actor in motion picture history. Charlie Murphy on his younger brother Eddie.Įdward Regan Murphy (born Apin Brooklyn, New York City) is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian and singer.
