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They're joined by several original cast members, including Shari Headley, James Earl Jones, John Amos and Vanessa Bell Calloway, along with some new additions to the kingdom, such as Jermaine...
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- Eddie Murphy (Prince Akeem) Eddie Murphy has held the title of one of the kings of comedy in Hollywood, thanks in part to his role in Coming to America.
- Arsenio Hall (Semmi) As Prince Akeem's well-meaning personal assistant, Semmi, comedian Arsenio Hall made such an impression on audiences that he ended up with his own nighttime variety show the next year, which lasted six seasons and won two Primetime Emmys.
- James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer) The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared in Coming to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer.
- Madge Sinclair (Queen Aoleon) Who better to match the kingly James Earl Jones than Jamaican actress Madge Sinclair, who played the regal and elegant Queen Aoleon in Coming to America?
- Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem Joffer. Eddie Murphy began his career as a stand-up comedian and cast member on Saturday Night Live. Then, in 1988, he took on the star-turning role of the crown prince of the fictional Zamunda in Coming to America, along with other characters, including Sexual Chocolate singer Randy Watson, barber Clarence and Jewish barbershop customer Saul.
- Arsenio Hall as Semmi. As Semmi, Arsenio Hall played the sidekick to Murphy's Prince Akeem, accompanying him on his journey to America to find a princess.
- Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell. Shari Headley played Prince Akeem's love interest and heiress of McDowell's in her debut feature film role. She would go on to appear in a few films, including The Preacher's Wife (1996), Johnson Family Vacation (2004) and Towelhead (2007), as well as on soap operas such as All My Children, The Guiding Light, The Bold and the Beautiful.
- James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer. James Earl Jones already had three Star Wars films under his belt when he joined the cast of Coming to America, showing his comedic side as Prince Akeem's disapproving dad.
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"Oha, it is my 21st birthday. Do you think perhaps just once I might use the bathroom by myself?" Murphy, already a blockbuster movie star, played Prince Akeem, the spoiled prince of Zamunda who had never once tied his own shoes. His father thought he was on a quest to "sow his royal oats," but Akeem was seeking true love in no other place but Quee...
It's almost ridiculous to do a "Where is he now?" for Murphy, since he has continued to star in films nearly every year since 1998. For a while he was the go-to guy for kid films including Doctor Dolittle, Daddy Day Care, The Adventures of Pluto Nash and the Shrek franchise. According to imdb.com, he will appear in a TV-movie version of Beverly Hil...
"Freeze, you diseased rhinoceros pizzle!" Semmi was Akeem's sidekick who quickly got sick of working at McDowell's and living in a slum apartment. Comedian Hall also played one of the "lovely" bachelorettes at the bar; Morris, a patron at the barbershop; and Rev. Brown, the host of the Miss Black Awareness Pageant.
After Coming to America, Hall hosted his own TV show for five years; it was canceled in 1994. He also starred in his own sitcom, Arsenio, for one season. In a 21st-century comeback, Hall will return to late-night talk on Sept. 9. Watch the promo for his new show.
The venerable Jones played King Jaffe Joffer of Zamunda, who had prepared an arranged marriage for his son, Akeem. However, on the prince's wedding day he obliged his son, who wanted to explore his love options. After insulting the love of Akeem's life, he flexed his muscle as king and allowed his son to break tradition to marry the woman of his dr...
With more than 50 years' worth of work in Hollywood, Jones has appeared in several films and TV movies and has even voiced video games. This year, according to imdb.com, he has completed two films: Gimme Shelter and The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.
"Oh, Lisa, you did it this time. You hit the jackpot. Your little goat herder makes Darryl look like a welfare case." Amos' Cleo McDowell was the king of "remixing" trademark meals from McDonald's. The Big Mick featured two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions. But the twist? No sesame seeds! Cleo was also a big critic ...
Amos has continued a career in Hollywood that has lasted more than 40 years. He has appeared in sitcoms including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, All About the Andersons, The West Wing and Men in Trees. Most recently he appeared in Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection.
Headley played Lisa McDowell, who was Akeem's love interest. She was smart, nice and beautiful and didn't mind that he was a goat herder in Zamunda, or that he went to a college that sounded as if he'd made it up on the fly. (The University of the United States?) Although he lied and told her he was a goat herder, she forgave him, ditched the princ...
Headley has had a couple of recurring roles on daytime TV. She played Officer Mimi Reed Frye on All My Children and Heather Engle on The Bold and the Beautiful. In 2012 she appeared on an episode of WeTV's L.A. Hair, in which she cut off her lustrous locks. She has two films slated to be released this year: Ex-Free and Act Like You Love Me.
Mar 10, 2021 · With the legendary cast reuniting for the 2021 release of Coming 2 America, join us as we explore the epic journeys of the film’s original cast. Watch Coming 2 America
Mar 5, 2021 · They are joined by other characters from the original movie and new cast members Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Teyana Taylor, as well as Eddie’s own daughter, Bella...
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