Eddie Murphy stars as wisecracking Detroit detective Axel Foley in ‘Beverly Hills Cop‘, alongside Judge Reinhold as Detective Billy Rosewood and John Ashton as Sergeant Taggart.
Main cast
- Axel FoleyEddie MurphyMain
- Detective Billy RosewoodJudge ReinholdMain
- Sergeant TaggartJohn AshtonMain
Supporting cast
- Jenny SummersLisa EilbacherSupp
- Lt. Andrew BogomilRonny CoxSupp
- Victor MaitlandSteven BerkoffSupp
- Sergeant Jeffrey FriedmanGil HillSupp
- Mikey TandinoJames RussoSupp
- CaseyDamon WayansSupp
- ZackJonathan BanksSupp
Guest & voice
- Sidney BernsteinBronson PinchotGuest
- Mayor Ted EganStephen ElliottGuest
- Inspector ToddMichael ChampionGuest
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About this cast
The 1984 action-comedy film ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ features Eddie Murphy in his breakout movie role as Axel Foley. The main cast also includes Judge Reinhold and John Ashton as two Beverly Hills detectives who reluctantly team up with Foley, with supporting performances from Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox, and Steven Berkoff.
FAQs
Who plays Axel Foley in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’?
Eddie Murphy plays the lead role of Detroit detective Axel Foley.
Which actors play the two Beverly Hills detectives?
Judge Reinhold plays Detective Billy Rosewood and John Ashton plays Sergeant John Taggart.
Is there a cameo from a future star?
Yes, Damon Wayans appears in a small role as a parking valet named Casey, early in his career.
Who plays the villain Victor Maitland?
Steven Berkoff plays the ruthless art dealer and drug trafficker Victor Maitland.
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