Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier told him not to join “Malcolm X”: 'You are not Denzel'
"I didn't know if it was an insult or a compliment," Murphy said of Poitier's comment. "I was like, 'What?'"Eddie Murphy is ...
Eddie Murphy Reveals The Role Sidney Poitier Bluntly Told Him Not To Take: ‘You Are Not Denzel, And You Are Not Morgan’
The two-part documentary film called Number One on the Call Sheet, which just became available to Apple TV+ subscription ...
Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy to Turn Down One Dramatic Movie Role: ‘You Are Not Denzel, and You Are Not Morgan’
Eddie Murphy reveals the role Sidney Poitier advised him not to take and other advice he received from Hollywood elders in ...
‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ Review: Ambitious Two-Part Apple TV+ Doc Gives a State of the Industry for Black Actors
Jordan, Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, and more speak about where Hollywood has been for Black talent — and ...
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Eddie Murphy Shares Acting Advice From Sidney Poitier, James Brown, More
Hollywood "elders" had conflicting takes when it came to Eddie Murphy's career. The actor-comedian appears in upcoming Apple ...
Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier urged him not to star in Oscar-nominated film
Eddie Murphy has shared the advice Sidney Poitier gave him after he was approached to star in the 1992 film Malcolm X. Murphy ...
Eddie Murphy reveals the one — and only — job he ever auditioned for
Murphy opened up about his early career and first few gigs in the new Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet.” ...
Number One on the Call Sheet Review: A Spectacular Tribute to Black Excellence in Hollywood
The cast of Number One on the Call Sheet is nothing short of extraordinary, featuring a mix of veteran artists and emerging talents. Audiences are treated to appearances by Denzel Washington, Viola ...
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Eddie Murphy Reveals The Role Sidney Poitier Bluntly Told Him Not To Take: ‘You Are Not Denzel, And You Are Not Morgan’
Eddie Murphy emerged as a superstar on Saturday Night Live through his various performances as original characters and his impersonations of celebrities. Eventually, he made the shift to film in ...
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Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier told him not to join “Malcolm X”: 'You are not Denzel'
Eddie Murphy is reflecting on puzzling career advice he received from Sidney Poitier. The Beverly Hills Cop star recalled an interaction that he had with the legendary In the Heat of the Night ...
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Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy to Turn Down One Dramatic Movie Role: ‘You Are Not Denzel, and You Are Not Morgan’
"I don’t know if it was an insult or a compliment," Murphy says in the new Apple TV+ documentary 'Number One on the Call Sheet' Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Eddie Murphy made his mark on Hollywood by ...