Axel Foley
| 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. He is ranked No. 55 on Empire magazine's 2008 and 2020 lists of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters. Sylvester Stallone was originally intended to be cast as Axel Foley.