Eddie Murphy to receive AFI Life Achievement award in 2026

Eddie Murphy will receive an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, the institution’s highest honor for contributions to film, the agency’s board announced Friday.

The celebration will take place on April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theater – two weeks after Murphy turns 65.

AFIT board president Leen Kennedy praised Murphy’s influence, calling him “an American icon” and “a transitional force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy.”

She added, “Over the past five years, such is his impact on our culture, artists and audiences alike, and AFI is proud to honor him with the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Murphy rose to national fame A Saturday night In the early 1980s, he quickly broke up with the movies during his shows. His performance 48 hours, commercial sites and Beverly Hills Cop It is posted in one of the most reliable and reliable service bureaus.

He was referring to a direct address that included them Beverly Hills Cop 2, coming to the US and A nutritious booklater expanding into family films such as Dr. Doolittle, Mulan, Shrek and Day care.

Over the years, Murphy has taken on smaller roles but has earned accolades Dreams of dreams, The church of Mr and Dolomite is my name. It appears that the AFI award will support educational programs and non-profit arts programs.