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Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Richard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip. Director: Joe Layton | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson. Votes: 4,400 | Gross: $36.30M
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In a Netflix special released in May 2022, The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up inducted Richard Pryor into the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. Retrospectives. In 2002, a television documentary entitled The Funny Life of Richard Pryor depicted Pryor's life and career.
- Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor
- December 1, 1940, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
- 1963–1999
- 7, including Rain
Learn about the life and career of Richard Pryor, one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time, who also starred in comedies and dramas. Explore his stand-up specials, from his concert movies to his live shows, and see his awards and popularity ratings.