NewStats: 3,262,238 , 8,176,559 topics. Date: Sunday, 01 June 2025 at 01:55 PM 3u715y6z3e3g |
30 Years After: 'Coming To America' Stars Then And Now (Photos) - Celebrities - Nairaland 5z326f
30 Years After: 'Coming To America' Stars Then And Now (Photos) (101515 Views)
(1) Go Down)
| Explorers(m): 12:42pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
The film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988, ultimately earning $289 million at the global box office. Eddie Murphy plays Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the wealthy African nation of Zamunda, who comes to the United States in the hopes of finding a woman he can marry. Crown prince Akeem Joffer grows weary of his pampered lifestyle on his 21st birthday and wishes to do more for himself. When his parents, King Jaffe and Queen Aeoleon, present him with an arranged bride-to-be, Akeem takes action. Seeking an independent woman who loves him for himself and not his social status, Akeem and his best friend/personal aide, Semmi, travel to the New York City borough of Queens and rent a squalid tenement in the neighborhood of Long Island City under the guise of poor foreign students. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/stars-coming-america-are-they-1095528/item/eddie-murphy-cast-coming-america-are-they-1092847 37 Likes 5 Shares |
| Yambee: 12:43pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
This is not relevant to Nigeria. Nigeria is on Emergency. Buhari has to be sent back to Daura for this country to find her bearings again. Buhari is a terrorist that must be brought down. Coming to America is another diversionary tactics by the APC. Let us not lose focus. 353 Likes 23 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:43pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Eddie Murphy (Prince Akeem, Randy Watson, Saul and Clarence). Played Prince Akeem, the spoiled prince of Zamunda who had never once tied his own shoes. Along with playing Akeem, Murphy plays three other characters, with the comedian taking on other roles in what would become a hallmark of his films. Murphy also plays Randy Watson, the singer from R&B group Sexual Chocolate as well as barbershop owner Clarence and customer Saul. He's now 57. 70 Likes 1 Share |
| Explorers(m): 12:45pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Arsenio Hall (Reverend Brown, Morris the Barber, Female Clubgoer). In Coming to America, comedian Arsenio Hall played Akeem’s right-hand man, Semmi. Semmi dislikes the American lifestyle and certainly prefers living like a king in the fictional country of Zamunda. Like Murphy, Hall played other roles, taking on the parts of Reverend Brown, Morris the barber and the female clubgoer who hits on Semmi and Akeem. He's 62 years old. 63 Likes 1 Share |
| Explorers(m): 12:46pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer of Zamunda). Prince Akeem’s father, King Jaffe Joffer, is played by James Earl Jones. The king is a traditionalist and longs for his son to have an arranged marriage. He's now 87 years old. 137 Likes 3 Shares |
| GOFRONT(m): 12:46pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
 Hissss.......Asking me "what happened??" "What can i do??" 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Explorers(m): 12:48pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
John Amos (Cleo McDowell). John Amos played the protective father of Lisa, Akeem’s love interest. He owns the restaurant McDowell’s, the film's version of McDonald's. 70 Likes 1 Share |
| YomzzyDBlogger: 12:48pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
| Emusan(m): 12:50pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
I can't wait to see my beautiful crush Lisa
27 Likes 1 Share |
| Explorers(m): 12:50pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Shari Headley (Lisa McDowell). Lisa is the oldest daughter of Cleo McDowell. Akeem instantly feels an attraction to her, but she has a boyfriend, Darryl Jenks, keeping them apart. Once Lisa and Akeem start dating, he tells her that he comes from a poor family to make sure she loves him for him. She's 55 years old now. 191 Likes 15 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:53pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Eriq La Salle (Darryl Jenks). Eriq La Salle played Lisa’s obnoxious boyfriend, Darryl Jenks. She breaks up with him after he announces their engagement without even asking her. His father owns the hair perm company Soul Glo. 79 Likes 8 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:54pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Samuel L. Jackson (Robber). Samuel L. Jackson played a robber attacking McDowell’s. Akeem and Semmi save the day, impressing Lisa in the process. 193 Likes 13 Shares |
| Re: 30 Years After: 'Coming To America' Stars Then And Now (Photos) by Nobody: 12:55pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
#Life... This Movie was Lit Then. I had fun watching it
135 Likes 8 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:55pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Vondie Curtis-Hall (Basketball Game Vendor).
59 Likes 5 Shares |
| Emusan(m): 12:56pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
Explorers: Waooooo she's still maintaining her lepar...at 55 I can still marry her.... explorer, help me do a research on how to submit a proposal. 71 Likes 2 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:57pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Garcelle Beauvais (Rose Bearer). Garcelle Beauvais played a rose bearer in Coming to America, throwing flowers on the floor ahead of King Jaffe. 78 Likes 3 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 12:59pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Frankie Faison (Mr. Townsend). Mr. Townsend was Akeem's and Semmi’s landlord in Queens. 58 Likes 1 Share |
| Explorers(m): 1:00pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Boy Getting Haircut). Cuba Gooding Jr. made his film debut in Coming to America. He was credited as "boy getting haircut." He just sits in the chair while Clarence the barbershop owner argues about boxing. 255 Likes 14 Shares |
| vizkiz: 1:00pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Love this movie.
44 Likes 3 Shares |
| izuch(m): 1:02pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Space booked
|
| Explorers(m): 1:08pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Allison Dean(Lisa's sister). Dean's Patrice was Lisa's round-the-way sister. She just knew that Lisa was sneaking around on Darryl after a pair of diamond earrings arrived on their doorstep. Most likely, Patrice broke girl code (and sister code) when Darryl showed up at her door, soaking wet and brokenhearted after Lisa dumped him. 65 Likes 1 Share |
| internationalman(m): 1:10pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
And Samuel L Jackson is still very much valid till today. What a longevity... This post will hit front page bcoz explorer and AutoJosh are other names of the s 52 Likes 3 Shares |
| Explorers(m): 1:12pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Vanessa Bell Calloway. Calloway was supposed to be his "queen to be," but Imani Izzi was just a bit too submissive for Prince Akeem. She barked like a dog, a big dog while hopping on one foot, all to prove her love for the young prince. 125 Likes 1 Share |
| Katier00(f): 1:26pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Wow, that movie is still amazing after so many years
29 Likes |
| Awaitingkopa(f): 1:30pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Meanwhile, Akeem is expecting his 10th child from his gf soon. What a wonderful life lol
56 Likes 2 Shares |
| czarina(f): 1:35pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
Came to see Lisa 
14 Likes 4 Shares |
| kingreign(m): 1:41pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
3 Likes |
| kingreign(m): 1:42pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
| chriskosherbal(m): 1:43pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
|
So sweet ...I will never ever forget this movie 
11 Likes 1 Share |
| GURION: 1:46pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
Explorers: aka waka . No wonder why I never knew he featured in this movie then. Despise not the days of your humble beginnings. 123 Likes 6 Shares |
| oseiwe(m): 1:56pm On Sep 17, 2018 |
Explorers:this kinda role no fit reach $1 as payment 13 Likes |
(1) Reply)
Maheeda, Ex-Prostitute Turned Gospel Singer (Photos)
(Go Up)
|
Sections: How To . 40 Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or s on Nairaland. |