Oscar Category, Film: Best Supporting Actor- Dreamgirls TV Show She Started On: Saturday Night Live If you're a fan of comedy, you're a fan of Eddie Murphy. Dormant of late, Eddie has made a triumphant comeback as James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls. This is his first Oscar nomination, and deservedly so, but this is only because Eddie hasn't tried his hand at drama much over his career. Eddie is number one because he may be the best Saturday Night Live cast member of all time, a remarkable achievement in its own right. Start Page / #10 / #9 / #8 / #7 / #6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1