Eddie Murphy is set to receive a prestigious life achievement award from the American Film Institute, the organization’s board of trustees announced on Friday. The esteemed accolade will be presented at a star-studded gala tribute held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the institute’s board of trustees, lauded the actor, stating, "Eddie Murphy is an American icon. A trailblazing force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy, his versatility knows no bounds."
