Richard Pryor
Acting
Born December 1, 1940 · Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Biography
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…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
Saturday Night Live
Chicago Hope
The Merv Griffin Show
The Partridge Family
The Ed Sullivan Show
Dinah!
Martin
Kraft Music Hall
The Midnight Special
The Flip Wilson Show
Legends
Lost Highway
Adiós Amigo
The Norm Show
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Dark Side of Comedy
John Candy: I Like Me
The Young Lawyers
Hollywood Black
Superman III
The Wiz
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
The Muppet Movie
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
The Comedy Store
Superstar
Brewster's Millions
I Am
Breakdown: 1975
Harlem Nights
Silver Streak
The Richard Pryor Show
Stir Crazy
Car Wash
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
California Suite
The Toy
Critical Condition