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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.
Jun 21, 2024 · Redd Foxx (born December 9, 1922, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died October 11, 1991, Los Angeles, California) 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.
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...
Jul 13, 2023 · A US Olympian documented her experience in Paris. This is what shocked her most. Comedian and actor Redd Foxx died broke, even though he had one of the biggest shows on TV. The CNN Original...
Redd Foxx. Actor: Sanford and Son. Redd Foxx began doing stand-up comedy on the infamous "Chitlin' Circuit" in the 1940s and 1950s. Foxx was one of the premier "blue humor" comedians. Blue humor was very dirty, too dirty for white audiences.
Notorious for his frank, tell-it-like-it-is style, Redd Foxx broke new ground for minorities and comedians alike. By joking about everything from sex to color barriers, he brought simmering and taboo issues into the open.
Jul 10, 2024 · The legendary Redd Foxx uttered those words regularly in his memorable and longtime role as Fred Sanford in Sanford and Son in the 1970s — making them still part of the vernacular of pop...
Welcome to the ultimate tribute to the legendary Redd Foxx! 🎙️ Explore the comedic genius of the iconic entertainer through our carefully curated collection, showcasing all the laughter, wit,...
Oct 13, 1991 · Redd Foxx, a ground-breaking comedian best known for his portrayal of a curmudgeonly junk dealer in the 1970's televison series "Sanford and Son," died late Friday night...
Jan 21, 2022 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Demond Wilson heard that Redd Foxx was going to star in a TV sitcom, the actor brushed it off as a joke. Foxx was a killer stand-up comic, with a trademark raunchiness that Wilson figured to be a nonstarter for the timid broadcast networks that were television in 1972.