Axel Foley
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For the rapper, see Axel Foley (rapper). For the Munster rugby player/coach, see Anthony Foley.
Detective Alexander James "Axel" Foley is a fictional character, portrayed by Eddie Murphy, and is the titular protagonist of the Beverly Hills Cop film series.[1][2] He is ranked No. 55 on Empire magazine's 2008[3] and 2020 lists of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters.[4] Sylvester Stallone was originally intended to be cast as Axel Foley.[5]
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Axel Foley | |
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Beverly Hills Cop character | |
![]() Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley | |
First appearance | Beverly Hills Cop (1984) |
Last appearance | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) |
Created by | |
Portrayed by | Eddie Murphy |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Alexander James Foley |
Occupation | Detective |
Affiliation | Detroit Police Department |
Children | Aaron (son) Jane Saunders (daughter) |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Nationality | American |
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