Which two actors played movie roles of The Nutty Professor?

The original cinematic version of this character was brought to life by legendary comedian Jerry Lewis in 1963. His film, *The Nutty Professor*, served as a comedic parody of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*. Lewis played the socially awkward and nerdy chemistry professor, Julius Kelp, who concocts a serum that transforms him into the handsome, smooth-talking, but obnoxious lounge singer, Buddy Love. The film was a showcase for Lewis's signature physical comedy and became one of his most iconic and acclaimed performances.

Over three decades later, comedy superstar Eddie Murphy reimagined the story for a new generation in a 1996 remake. In this version, Murphy starred as the kind-hearted and brilliant but severely obese Professor Sherman Klump. His transformative alter ego, also named Buddy Love as an homage to the original, was a slim, arrogant, and charismatic fast-talker.

The remake was a massive box-office success, celebrated for its groundbreaking prosthetic makeup effects, which earned it an Academy Award. The film is also famous for Murphy's incredible versatility, as he not only played Klump and Love but also famously portrayed almost every member of the Klump family in several memorable dinner scenes. While the core concept is the same, each actor brought their unique comedic genius to the dual roles.