Eddie Murphy is back! Dolemite is his name and he's delivered straight to your Netflix. Directed by Craig Brewer, Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy film written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Eddie Murphy stars as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, best known for portraying the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, starting with Dolemite in 1975. In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hears stories of a pimp called Dolemite from a homeless man, whom he plies with cash and booze for more and more details. He builds the character, putting together a costume including ruffled pink shirts, an afro wig, and an elegant walking stick. Moore hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen.