Richard Pryor
Acting
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, film director, social critic, satirist, writer, and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: receiving praise from notable comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart, and Bill Cosby. His body of work includes the concert movies and recordings starting in the 70s and spanning three decades. He also starred in numerous films as an actor, in both comedic and dramatic roles. He collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder and actor/comedian/writer Paul Mooney. Pryor won an Emmy Award (1973), and five Grammy Awards (1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, and 1982). In 1974, he also won two American Academy of Humor awards and the Writers Guild of America Award. The first ever Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was presented to him in 1998. Pryor is listed at Number 1 on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
Age 48 (now 65)
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
as Self (archive footage)
Age 85 (now 65)
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Actor (archive footage)
Age 84 (now 65)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 83 (now 65)
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Original Film Writer
Age 81 (now 65)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
as Self (archive footage)
Age 81 (now 65)
I Am Richard Pryor
as Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Age 78 (now 65)
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as Self (archive footage)
Age 72 (now 65)
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as Self (archive footage)
Age 72 (now 65)Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as Self (archive footage)
Age 66 (now 65)
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
as Self (archive footage)
Age 62 (now 65)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
Age 62 (now 65)
A Huey P. Newton Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 60 (now 65)
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Age 49 (now 65) See No Evil, Hear No Evil
as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
Age 48 (now 65)
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Director
Age 45 (now 65) Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Screenplay
Age 45 (now 65) Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Producer
Age 45 (now 65) Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Age 45 (now 65)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as Self
Age 45 (now 65)
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
as Self
Age 42 (now 65)
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Writer
Age 41 (now 65) Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
as Self
Age 41 (now 65) Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Producer
Age 41 (now 65)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 38 (now 65)
Which Way Is Up?
as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Age 36 (now 65)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as Charlie Snow
Age 35 (now 65)
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
as Wino
Age 30 (now 65)
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
as Self (archive footage)
Age 83 (now 65)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
Age 21 (now 65) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Age 21 (now 65)
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Also Known As
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor, Ρίτσαρντ Πραιορ, Річард Прайор, ریچارد پرایور, ریچارد پرایر, Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III
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