Edward `` Eddie '' Regan Murphy ( born April 3 , 1961 , Brooklyn , New York City ) is an American actor and comedian who has won the Golden Globe Award in 2006 and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 . Edward Regan `` Eddie '' Murphy ( born April 3 , 1961 ) is an American stand-up comedian , actor , writer , singer , director , comedian , and musician .