| Axel Foley | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Axel James Foley |
| Occupation | Detective |
| Affiliation | Detroit Police Department |
| Children | Aaron (son) Jane Saunders (daughter) |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Detective Axel James 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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- ^ "The 100 Greatest Movie Characters". Empire. August 10, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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