1940-12-01 Peoria, Illinois, USA
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.
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Remembering Gene Wilder | Self (archive footage) | 2024-03-15 |
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Zeitgeist: Requiem | Self (archive footage) | 2024-03-15 |
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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2024-06-07 |
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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight | 2023-11-11 | |
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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up | Self (archive footage) | 2022-05-19 |
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The Last Days of Richard Pryor | Himself | 2020-01-16 |
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I Am Richard Pryor | Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage) | 2019-03-12 |
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Richard Pryor: Icon | Self (archive footage) | 2014-11-23 |
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self (archive footage) | 2013-05-20 |
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | Self (archive footage) | 2013-04-23 |
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Black and White Trypps Number Four | 2008-06-20 | |
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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s | Self (archive footage) | 2007-04-10 |
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The N Word | Self (archive footage) | 2006-01-16 |
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! | Self (archive footage) | 2003-01-01 |
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101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment | Self (archive footage) | 2003-07-18 |
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A Huey P. Newton Story | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2001-06-18 |
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Me, Myself & Irene | Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2000-06-22 |
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? | Self | 1999-04-01 |
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Blacks and Jews | Self | 1997-07-29 |
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Lost Highway | Arnie | 1997-01-15 |
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Afro Promo | Self (archive footage) | 1997-01-31 |
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Mad Dog Time | Jimmy the Gravedigger | 1996-11-08 |
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But... Seriously | Self (archive footage) | 1994-03-25 |
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The Three Muscatels | Narrator / Wino / Bartender | 1991-11-01 |
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Another You | Eddie Dash | 1991-07-26 |
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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration | Self | 1990-02-04 |
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Harlem Nights | Sugar Ray | 1989-11-17 |
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil | Wallace 'Wally' Karue | 1989-05-12 |
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Moving | Arlo Pear | 1988-03-04 |
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Critical Condition | Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery | 1987-01-16 |
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines | Self | 1986-04-16 |
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego | 1986-05-02 |
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Brewster's Millions | Montgomery Brewster | 1985-05-22 |
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The Making of 'Superman III' | Self | 1985-08-26 |
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Superman III | August 'Gus' Gorman | 1983-06-17 |
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Richard Pryor: Here and Now | Self | 1983-10-28 |
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever | Self | 1983-05-16 |
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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip | Self | 1982-03-12 |
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The Toy | Jack Brown | 1982-12-10 |
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Some Kind of Hero | Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal | 1982-04-02 |
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Bustin' Loose | Joe Braxton | 1981-05-22 |
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In God We Tru$t | G.O.D. | 1980-09-26 |
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Wholly Moses | Pharaoh | 1980-06-13 |
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Stir Crazy | Harry Monroe | 1980-12-12 |
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The Muppet Movie | Balloon Vendor | 1979-06-22 |
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Richard Pryor: Live in Concert | Self | 1979-01-26 |
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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1979-03-01 |
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The Wiz | The Wiz | 1978-10-24 |
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California Suite | Dr. Chauncey Gump | 1978-12-15 |
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Blue Collar | Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown | 1978-02-10 |
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The Richard Pryor show Volume 2 | Self | 1977-09-10 |
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Which Way Is Up? | Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas | 1977-11-04 |
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The Richard Pryor Show Volume I | 1977-09-10 | |
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Greased Lightning | Wendell Scott | 1977-07-01 |
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The Richard Pryor Special? | Self / Various | 1977-05-05 |
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Car Wash | Daddy Rich | 1976-10-22 |
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Silver Streak | Grover Muldoon | 1976-12-03 |
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings | Charlie Snow | 1976-07-16 |
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The Lion Roars Again | Self | 1975-01-01 |
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Adiós Amigo | Sam Spade | 1975-12-25 |
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Carter's Army | Pvt. Jonathan Crunk | 1975-05-25 |
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Flip Wilson... Of Course | Self | 1974-10-18 |
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Uptown Saturday Night | Sharp Eye Washington | 1974-07-26 |
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Some Call It Loving | Jeff | 1973-11-16 |
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Lily | 1973-11-02 | |
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Juke and Opal | Juke | 1973-12-01 |
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Wattstax | Self | 1973-02-04 |
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Hit! | Mike Willmer | 1973-09-18 |
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The Mack | Slim | 1973-04-04 |
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Lady Sings the Blues | Piano Man | 1972-10-12 |
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Dynamite Chicken | Self | 1971-01-20 |
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Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' | Self | 1971-04-29 |
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You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | Wino | 1971-09-19 |
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The Phynx | Richard Pryor | 1970-03-06 |
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The Young Lawyers | Otis Tucker | 1969-10-28 |
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Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales | 1969-01-01 | |
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Wild in the Streets | Stanley X | 1968-05-29 |
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The Busy Body | Whittaker | 1967-03-12 |
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Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary | Self (archive footage) |
