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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.
- Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor
- December 1, 1940, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
- 1963–1999
- 7, including Rain
Apr 3, 2014 · Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking African American comedian and one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in films like Stir Crazy and Greased Lightning, and died of a heart attack in 2005. Learn about his early life, career, achievements, and personal struggles.
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.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- December 1, 1940
- 3 min
- December 10, 2005
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
2 days ago · Richard Pryor (born December 1, 1940, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.—died December 10, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian and actor, who was one of the leading comics of the 1970s and ’80s. His comedy routines drew on a variety of downtrodden urban characters, rendered with brutal emotional honesty.
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- Who was Richard Pryor?Richard Pryor was an American comedian and actor who became one of the leading comics of the 1970s and ’80s. His comedy routines drew on a variety...
- Did Richard Pryor win any Grammy Awards?Richard Pryor won five Grammy Awards for comedy albums ased on his stand-up performances.
- What disease was Richard Pryor diagnosed with in 1986?Richard Pryor was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1986.
- When did Richard Pryor die?Richard Pryor died on December 10, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States.
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Learn about the life and career of Richard Pryor, one of the most influential and influential comedians in the history of comedy. From his childhood in a brothel to his Hollywood success, from his tragedies to his triumphs, from his comedy to his activism, this official biography covers his achievements, challenges, and legacy.
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...
