But Variety’s Brian Lowry pointed out that, “Eddie Murphy is a multi-talented star, but if you look at his career over the last decade, really, this century, the most successful role he’s had has been as the animated donkey in Shrek.” Now, though, Murphy has a chance to re-ignite his career

It’s the talk of Hollywood.

The biggest one-night gig in the star-studded town is going to comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, who’s been named host of the 84th annual Academy Awards, in February.

As CBS News contributor 원주콜걸 Priya David Clemens points out, Murphy seems to have done it all in a showbiz career spanning nearly 30 years, from “Saturday Night Live” to groundbreaking standup to A-list leading man.

Now, as Oscars host, Murphy will be introduced to a whole a new generation.

Eddie Murphy picked to host Oscars

Entertainment Weekly’s Jessica Shaw says simply, “Getting Eddie Murphy is a homerun. He’s a comedy legend.”

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In a written statement, Murphy says he’s “extremely honored to join the great list of past Academy Award hosts, from (Bob) Hope and (Johnny) Carson to (Billy) Crystal, (Steve) Martin and (Whoopi) Goldberg, among others.”

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