13 Beloved Coming to America Actors Who Tragically Passed Away??

Coming to America cast then and now in 2026. See the Coming to America cast then and now and discover how the stars have changed after 38 years. Originally released in 1988 and directed by John Landis, Coming to America became one of the most beloved comedy films of all time, following Prince Akeem of Zamunda as he travels to Queens, New York to find a bride who will love him for who he truly is. In this video, we look back at Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, Arsenio Hall as Semmi, James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer, Madge Sinclair as Queen Aoleon, Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell, John Amos as Cleo McDowell, Eriq La Salle as Darryl, Samuel L. Jackson as the hold-up man, and other memorable stars from the film. See how the cast has changed through the years and where they are now in 2026. If you enjoy cast then and now videos, classic 80s movies, Coming to America nostalgia, and unforgettable film stars, like, comment, and subscribe for more. 0:00 The Secret Origins of a Fictional Kingdom 0:52 Eddie Murphy: From SNL Star to Royal Heir 2:21 Arsenio Hall: Redefining Late Night Television 3:52 James Earl Jones: The Voice That Overcame Silence 5:24 Madge Sinclair: A Secret Battle Behind the Scenes 19:56 The Holdup Man's Path to Hollywood Stardom #ComingToAmerica #CastThenAndNow #EddieMurphy #ClassicHollywood #ThenAndNow #ThenAndNow #CastThenAndNow #BeforeAndAfter #ActorsThenAndNow #MovieStars #Celebrities #Transformation