Eddie Murphy, standing at an exact 5ft 9 ¼ (175.9 cm), has made his height a defining aspect of his dynamic screen presence in comedy and action roles.
His stature enabled agile performances as the quick-witted detective Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop and the charismatic boxer in I Spy, where he noted it suited pugilism far better than basketball.
Key career highlights include blockbuster hits like Trading Places, Coming to America, voicing Donkey in Shrek, and his acclaimed role in Dreamgirls, with early comedy specials like Delirious showcasing his larger-than-life persona despite his 5ft 9 ¼ (175.9 cm) frame.