15 actors who started out as stand-up comedians 

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Robin Williams Accepts Hasty Pudding Award - Source: Getty
Robin Williams Accepts Hasty Pudding Award - Source: Getty

4) Eddie Murphy

Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" - Source: Getty

Eddie Murphy's career in comedy and acting combined has lasted for about 4 decades now. He started with comedy and has been performing stand-up comedy shows since the age of 15. He reached his peak in comedy when he starred in – Saturday Night Live. His career in Hollywood has also been quite successful and has included notable movies like – 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, Come to America, and others.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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