The Nutty Professor (1996 film) research scientist, academic, and lecturer, Klump develops a miraculous, but experimental, weight-loss pharmaceutical, and hoping to win the affection of the girl of his dreams, tests it upon himself. Like the original film's Julius Kelp, Klump's vigorous, charismatic, but evil alter ego takes the name "Buddy Love". Murphy plays a total of seven characters in the film, including Sherman, most of Sherman's family (except for his nephew, Ernie Klump Jr. played by child actor Jamal Mixon), and an over-the-top parody of Richard Simmons. The film received positive reviews, with critics particularly praising the makeup and Murphy's performance. The film's success
The Nutty Professor (soundtrack) The Nutty Professor (soundtrack) The Nutty Professor soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 1996 Universal Pictures comedy film, "The Nutty Professor". It was released the same year through Def Jam Recordings, which was distributed by PolyGram Records and contained hip hop and R&B music. The album fared well on the "Billboard" charts, peaking at #8 on the "Billboard" 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and featured several charting singles: "Ain't Nobody" by Monica featuring Treach of Naughty By Nature, "I Like" by Montell Jordan featuring Slick Rick, "Ain't No Nigga" by Jay-Z featuring Foxy Brown "Touch Me, Tease