The Wiz
1978
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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time.
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Richard Pryor, a groundbreaking African American comedian and actor who starred in films like Stir Crazy and Greased Lightning. Find out about his struggles with substance abuse, multiple sclerosis and his legacy in comedy.
IMDb profile of Richard Pryor, a highly influential and controversial African-American actor/comedian who starred in films like Silver Streak, Superman III and Jo Jo Dancer. Learn about his life, career, marriages, health issues and legacy.
- January 1, 1
- Peoria, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Richard Pryor, a highly influential and controversial African-American actor/comedian who starred in films like Silver Streak, The Wiz and Superman III. Find out about his struggles with drug addiction, multiple sclerosis, marriages and children.
- December 1, 1940
- December 10, 2005
Learn about the life and career of Richard Pryor, one of the most influential comedians in history. From his humble beginnings in Peoria to his Hollywood success and struggles, this web page covers his achievements, challenges, and legacy.
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Dec 11, 2005 · Dec. 11, 2005. Richard Pryor, the iconoclastic standup comedian who transcended barriers of race and brought a biting, irreverent humor into America's living rooms, movie houses, clubs and...
Dec 11, 2014 · Comedian Richard Pryor's legacy still reverberates nearly 10 years after his death. Pryor took the most difficult troubling aspects of his life and turned it into comedy.
