Eddie Murphy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Eddie Murphy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Eddie Murphy is a highly influential American comedian, actor, and singer, celebrated as one of the greatest comedians of all time and a prominent Black artist in entertainment. Rising from stand-up comedy to film stardom, he's garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe, Grammy, and Emmy Award. He has also received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors like the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2015), the Cecil B. DeMille Award (2023), and the AFI Life Achievement Award (2026).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2001: Annie Award and BAFTA Nomination for Shrek

In 2001, Eddie Murphy won the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in a Feature Production for his role as Donkey in "Shrek". He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, marking the only voice-over performance to ever be nominated in BAFTA's history.

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2006: Academy Award Nomination

In 2006, Eddie Murphy received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dreamgirls, but he lost to Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine.

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