Richard Pryor

Name: Richard Pryor
Date of Birth: December 01, 1940
Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Mini-bio: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an African American comedian, actor, and writer.

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Richard Pryor mini-bio: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an African American comedian, actor, and writer. Pryor was a gifted storyteller known for unflinching examinations of race and custom in modern life, and was well-known for his frequent use of colorful language, vulgarities, as well as such racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations, although public opinion of his act was often divided. He is commonly regarded as one of the most important stand up comedians of his time: Jerry Seinfeld called Pryor "The Picasso of our profession."; Whoopi Goldberg cited him as her biggest influence, stating "The major influence was Richard - I want to say those things he's saying."

His catalog includes such concert movies and recordings as Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' (1971), That Nigger's Crazy (1974), Bicentennial Nigger (1976), Richard Pryor: Wanted – Live In Concert (1979) and Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982). He also starred in numerous films as an actor, usually in comedies such as the classic Silver Streak, but occasionally in the noteworthy dramatic role, such as Paul Schrader's film Blue Collar. He also collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder. He won an Emmy Award in 1973, and five Grammy Awards in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, and 1982. In 1974 he also won two American Academy of Humor awards and the Writers Guild of America Award.

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SoulSweeper

one of the best comedian ever

posted 467 days ago
MellowCool14

Richard, you are one of the great's!
Wishing you well and Blessed Be!!!

posted 618 days ago
mysonrulz

im from peoria illinois too and my dad went to school with him at Manual High School,,,i think that is so cool,,,and he was and still is my #1 favorite,,,i still have his XXX record with him on stage live,,,awsome!!!!

posted 671 days ago
razvascr

can we get him a better portrait photo?

posted 763 days ago
leonardmac

simply the besy there is and the best there ever will be no one is like him r.i.p. forever the best,,, a really really funny comedian he rocked.

posted 884 days ago
hilaria22

All-time favorite of mine! You're a legend! Miss u much

posted 887 days ago
madcat612

He's tha SHIT

posted 927 days ago
justindeagle

The best stand-up comedian ever.

Any objections?

posted 963 days ago
jasonklw1976

The funniest man of all time, end of!

posted 1023 days ago
whitetail78

Just pure classic. RIP funny man!!

posted 1063 days ago

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Richard Pryor:Stand Up (Unrated, 2005)
Richard Pryor - I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (Unrated, 2003)
Wattstax (R, 2002)
Lost Highway (R, 1997)
Mad Dog Time (R, 1996)
The Three Muscatels (Unrated, 1991)
Another You (R, 1991)
Harlem Nights (R, 1989)
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (R, 1989)
Moving (R, 1988)

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