Alleged Rapist Bill Cosby Thankful Eddie Murphy Refused to Mock Him 304 Taylor Berman 02/19/15 10:30AM Filed to: eddie murphy eddie murphy bill cosby snl At least one person is glad Eddie Murphy refused to play Bill Cosby on SNL40 earlier this week: Bill Cosby. "I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions," the legendary comedian and alleged serial rapist told NBC News.