Eddie Murphy looks like he hasn’t aged at all.
When you think that Lorne Michaels and all of the original crew had left by the beginning of the 80s...Chris Rock's intro of him for the 'SNL 40' episode wasn't over the top.
Murphy indeed was THE key sparkplug that resurrected a show heading for network cemetery.
Hence, Slate rated him #2 in their review of all former & present SNL cast members.