Why Eddie Murphy Says Sidney Poitier Advised Him Not to Star in ‘Malcolm X’
"Sidney Poitier said, 'You are not Denzel [Washington], and you are not Morgan [Freeman]. You are a breath of fresh air, and ...
Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy Not to Star in ‘Malcolm X’ Since He Is Unlike Denzel Washington or Morgan Freeman
Sidney Poitier told Eddie Murphy to not compete with actors like Denzel Washington or Morgan Freeman for a role in 'Malcolm X ...
Eddie Murphy Reveals the Oscar-Winning Movie Sidney Poitier Warned Him Not to Star In: 'You Are Not Denzel'
Eddie Murphy was warned by Sidney Poitier not to star in "Malcolm X." During an interview for Apple TV+'s "Number One on the ...
Eddie Murphy Reveals The Role Sidney Poitier Bluntly Told Him Not To Take: ‘You Are Not Denzel, And You Are Not Morgan’
The two-part documentary film called Number One on the Call Sheet, which just became available to Apple TV+ subscription ...
Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy to Turn Down One Dramatic Movie Role: ‘You Are Not Denzel, and You Are Not Morgan’
Eddie Murphy reveals the role Sidney Poitier advised him not to take and other advice he received from Hollywood elders in ...
Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier told him not to join “Malcolm X”: 'You are not Denzel'
Poitier was comparing Murphy to Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, who were both finding their footing as Hollywood ...
Eddie Murphy recalls how Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in Malcolm X
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about some advice Sidney Poitier once gave him that left him surprised.
Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier urged him not to star in Oscar-nominated film
Eddie Murphy has shared the advice Sidney Poitier gave him after he was approached to star in the 1992 film Malcolm X. Murphy ...
Eddie Murphy Reveals He’s Only Been on One Audition in His Entire Career. What Was It For?
The legendary comedian discusses his Hollywood path in the new Apple TV+ documentary 'Number One on the Call Sheet' ...
Eddie Murphy Reflects on Sidney Poitier's Career Advice: 'You Are Not Denzel'
Murphy first crossed paths with Sidney Poitier at an event while he was still contemplating a role in Malcolm X, specifically the character of Alex Haley. As he approached the esteemed actor for ...