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Eddie Murphy

<strong>Years on the show:</strong> 1980-84 <br> <strong>Memorable roles:</strong> Velvet Jones; Gumby; Mr. Robertson; Buckwheat <br> <strong>Away from "SNL":</strong> Eddie Murphy went on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. His notable films include the "Beverly Hills Cop" series and the "Nutty Professor" series. In 2006, he was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actor for his work in "Dreamgirls." <br><br> <strong>More: </strong><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/09/entertainment/la-et-thousand-words-20120309-40">Movie review: 'A Thousand Words'</a> |<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/11/eddie-murphy-out-as-host-of-the-academy-awards.html">Eddie Murphy out as host of the Oscars</a> | <a href="http://projects.latimes.com/hollywood/star-walk/eddie-murphy/">Hollywood Star Walk: Eddie Murphy</a>

( Jason Merritt / Getty Images for BET, George Rose / Los Angeles Times / July 17, 2012 )

Years on the show: 1980-84
Memorable roles: Velvet Jones; Gumby; Mr. Robertson; Buckwheat
Away from "SNL": Eddie Murphy went on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. His notable films include the "Beverly Hills Cop" series and the "Nutty Professor" series. In 2006, he was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actor for his work in "Dreamgirls."

More: Movie review: 'A Thousand Words' |Eddie Murphy out as host of the Oscars | Hollywood Star Walk: Eddie Murphy

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