Sanford & Son
1972
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Redd Foxx. John Elroy Sanford [1] (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Foxx gained success with his raunchy nightclub act before and during the civil rights movement.
Apr 26, 2024 · Redd Foxx was an American comedian known for his raunchy stand-up routines. His style of comedy, which featured foul language and highly adult subject matter, influenced generations of comics. He was also a television actor, star of the hit TV series Sanford and Son, which ran from 1972 to 1977.
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Redd Foxx was a pioneering comedian who starred in Sanford and Son, Harlem Nights, and other shows. He was known for his blue humor, his TV series, and his influence on younger comedians.
- January 1, 1
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 12, 1991 · Comedian Redd Foxx, who became a television star playing an irascible, bawdy junkman in "Sanford and Son" and returned nearly two decades later in the current CBS series "The Royal Family," died ...
Learn about the life and career of Redd Foxx, a pioneering comedian who starred in Sanford and Son (1972) and influenced generations of comedians. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, trademarks, trivia and more.
- December 9, 1922
- October 11, 1991
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Learn about the life and career of Redd Foxx, the \"King of Comedy\" who broke new ground for minorities and comedians with his frank and candid style. From his early days in St. Louis and Chicago to his success on stage, screen and TV, Foxx was a talented artist and a pioneer of his time.
Jul 13, 2023 · Comedian and actor Redd Foxx died broke, even though he had one of the biggest shows on TV. The CNN Original Series “See It Loud: The History of Black Television” airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.
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