# The greatest entertainer of all time, according to Eddie Murphy: “That was my idol”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-greatest-entertainer-of-all-time-according-to-eddie-murphy-that-was-my-idol/
- Published: 2026-07-26T14:40:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-28T00:16:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-greatest-entertainer-of-all-time-according-to-eddie-murphy/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Eddie Murphy calls Elvis Presley entertainment’s greatest ever figure.
- Presley was Murphy’s childhood idol and a model of charisma.
- Murphy also viewed Presley’s life as a cautionary tale.

## Summary

Eddie Murphy has named Elvis Presley as the greatest entertainer of all time, describing the singer as his childhood idol. The article argues that Presley’s charisma and cultural reach made him an enduring model for Murphy, whose own rapid rise across stand-up, television, film and music similarly made him a major star.

Murphy made the remarks in a 1984 Rolling Stone interview, saying Presley commanded attention in any room and appealed to both women and men. The article contrasts Presley’s exceptional fame with the personal difficulties and failing health that preceded his death, suggesting Murphy saw his idol’s life as both an inspiration and a warning about the risks of celebrity.

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