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 (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. He was also a television actor, star of the hit ...
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Redd Foxx will be remembered as a pioneering comedian who influenced generations of comedians and helped break down racial barriers in the the entertainment industry. His influence seems as strong as ever. Born December 9, 1922. Died October 11, 1991 (68) Add to list. Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- 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 ...
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. For years his party albums were not available in white record stores. In the 1960s his records became available, although marginally in white record ...
- December 9, 1922
- October 11, 1991
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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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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 in Los Angeles after ...
