Comedian and actor Eddie Murphy was honored with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 19, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The AFI Life Achievement Award is the institute's highest honor, recognizing an individual whose career has significantly contributed to the enrichment of American culture through motion pictures and television. Murphy, 64, is the 53rd recipient of the award.
Murphy's prolific career spans over four decades, from his breakout on "Saturday Night Live" to iconic film roles in "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming to America," and "Dreamgirls," for which he received an Academy Award nomination. The televised tribute special is scheduled to air on TNT on June 15, 2026.
