Eddie Murphy to receive Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute (AFI).  The highest honor for the contributions to film, AFI trustees announce a celebration to acknowledge the achievers on April 18th. 2026 at the Dolby Theatre. Moreover, the board chair, Kathleen Kennedy praised Murphy for his contributions saying, “an American icon” and “a trailblazing force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy.” She also says, “Across five decades, his enduring impact on our culture has inspired artists and audiences alike, and AFI is proud to honor him with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award.” Celina Jaitly Files Domestic Violence Case Against Husband Peter Haag “Misfit For Army”: Court Raps Christian Officer Who Didn’t Enter Gurdwara Thousands attend Khalistan Referendum in Ottawa despite extreme cold Turning 65 this year, Murphy is the fourth Black artist to achieve this award after Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. Murphy gained Hollywood’s attention after his appearance in Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s. This was followed by his reliable box-office draws including 48 Hours, Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop.  Other box office hits include Beverly Hills Cop 2, Coming to America and The Nutty Professor, and family films including as Dr Dolittle, … Continue reading American Film Institute Accords Eddie Murphy with Lifetime Achievement Award