Ranked: These Comedians Have Made Us Laugh For Decades

Published on August 25, 2019 By Jason Albert

4. Eddie Murphy

Once upon a time, Eddie Murphy was one of the most influential and controversial comics out there. After gaining a spot as a cast member of SNL in the 1980s, he went on to reach global fame with his stand-up special, Delirious.

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He went on to break out into cinema and starred in films like Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop. Recently, his newer films have not reached the same critical or financial success as his early career.