Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor 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.

Acting

2025

Breakdown: 1975
Movie

Self (archive footage)

2025

2025

John Candy: I Like Me
Movie

Self - Actor (archive footage)

2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Movie

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2024

Remembering Gene Wilder
Movie

Self (archive footage)

2024

Zeitgeist: Requiem
Movie

Self (archive footage)

2022

Dark Side of Comedy
Tv

Self (Archive Footage)

2021

Superstar
Tv

Self (archive footage)

2019

I Am Richard Pryor
Movie

Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)

2014

Richard Pryor: Icon
Movie

Self (archive footage)

2013

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Movie

Self (archive footage)

2013

2012

I Am
Tv

Self

2001

A Huey P. Newton Story
Movie

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2000

Me, Myself & Irene
Movie

Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

1999

1997

Afro Promo
Movie

Self (archive footage)

1996

Mad Dog Time
Movie

Jimmy the Gravedigger

1994

Chicago Hope
Tv

Joe Springer

1994

But... Seriously
Movie

Self (archive footage)

1991

1989

1989

See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Movie

Wallace 'Wally' Karue

1988

Moving
Movie

Arlo Pear

1987

Critical Condition
Movie

Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery

1986

1985

Brewster's Millions
Movie

Montgomery Brewster

1983

Superman III
Movie

August 'Gus' Gorman

1982

The Toy
Movie

Jack Brown

1982

Some Kind of Hero
Movie

Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal

1981

1980

Stir Crazy
Movie

Harry Monroe

1979

The Muppet Movie
Movie

Balloon Vendor

1978

1978

California Suite
Movie

Dr. Chauncey Gump

1978

Blue Collar
Movie

Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown

1977

Which Way Is Up?
Movie

Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

1977

1976

Silver Streak
Movie

Grover Muldoon

1976

Car Wash
Movie

Daddy Rich

1975

1975

1975

1975

Carter's Army
Movie

Pvt. Jonathan Crunk

1974

1974

Uptown Saturday Night
Movie

Sharp Eye Washington

1973

Lily
Movie

Unknown

1973

Lily
Movie

Unknown

1973

Hit!
Movie

Mike Willmer

1970

The Phynx
Movie

Richard Pryor

1969

1967

Writing

Production

Directing

Creator

Infos

Full Name
Richard Pryor
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
12/1/1940
Date of Death
12/10/2005
Website
http://www.richardpryor.com
Also Known As

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor

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