Eddie Murphy Net Worth (2026): From Saturday Night Live at 19 to Shrek and Beverly Hills Cop

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy. Photo: David Shankbone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, producer and director. Celebrity Net Worth puts the 2026 net worth of Eddie Murphy at $200 million (last updated October 21, 2026).

Eddie Murphy net worth: quick facts

Full name Edward Regan Murphy
Net worth $200 million (Celebrity Net Worth, last updated October 21, 2026)
Age 65
Date of birth April 3, 1961
Nationality American
Profession Actor, comedian, producer, director
Known for Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor and Shrek

What is Eddie Murphy’s net worth in 2026?

Celebrity Net Worth estimated the net worth of Eddie Murphy at $200 million (last updated October 21, 2026). The figure reflects Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor and Shrek.

How Eddie Murphy made money

The box office. His films have generated nearly $7 billion worldwide, led by Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor and the Shrek franchise.

The salaries. At his peak he routinely commanded $20 million per film. Celebrity Net Worth puts his movie salaries and profit participation above $300 million.

The big paydays. His $20 million fee plus gross participation for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps produced a total payday above $60 million.

How this estimate works

This page uses one published estimate, from Celebrity Net Worth, and shows it as published without averaging or adjusting it. The estimate is dated (Last updated October 21, 2026), and Celebrity Net Worth does not publish a full line-by-line breakdown, so treat it as an estimate and not a filing.

Eddie Murphy career and earnings timeline

  • Early 1980s: Becomes a national star on Saturday Night Live at 19.
  • 1984: Beverly Hills Cop becomes a signature hit.
  • 1988: Coming to America follows.
  • 2001: Shrek begins a long animated franchise.
'The Interview': Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back (The Interview, YouTube)

FAQs

How much have Eddie Murphy's films earned?

Nearly $7 billion worldwide, per Celebrity Net Worth.

What was his typical fee?

About $20 million per film at his peak.

What did he get for Nutty Professor II?

A total payday above $60 million including gross participation.

Sources

Jason Liam, author at Sneaky Insights

About the Author

Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.

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