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Richard Pryor
Born December 01, 1940Died December 10, 2005
Place of birth: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, film director, social critic, satirist, writer, and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is wi...
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Filmography
Actor (95 credits)
Movies
Remembering Gene WilderSelf (archive footage)
2024
Zeitgeist: RequiemSelf (archive footage)
2024
Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
2024
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
2023
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-UpSelf (archive footage)
2022
Live at Mister Kelly'sSelf (archive footage)
2021
The Last Days of Richard PryorHimself
2020
I Am Richard PryorSelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
2019
Richard Pryor: IconSelf (archive footage)
2014
And the Oscar Goes To...Self (archive footage)
2014
Mel Brooks: Make a NoiseSelf (archive footage)
2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicSelf (archive footage)
2013
Black and White Trypps Number Four
2008
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70sSelf (archive footage)
2007
The N WordSelf (archive footage)
2006
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!Self (archive footage)
2003
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Self
1999
Lost HighwayArnie
1997
Afro PromoSelf (archive footage)
1997
Blacks and JewsSelf
1997
Mad Dog TimeJimmy the Gravedigger
1996
But... SeriouslySelf (archive footage)
1994
Another YouEddie Dash
1991
The Three MuscatelsNarrator / Wino / Bartender
1991
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
1990
See No Evil, Hear No EvilWallace 'Wally' Karue
1989
Harlem NightsSugar Ray
1989
MovingArlo Pear
1988
Critical ConditionEddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
1987
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingJo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic RoutinesSelf
1986
Brewster's MillionsMontgomery Brewster
1985
The Making of 'Superman III'Self
1985
Richard Pryor: Here and NowSelf
1983
Superman IIIAugust 'Gus' Gorman
1983
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, ForeverSelf
1983
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset StripSelf
1982
The ToyJack Brown
1982
Some Kind of HeroCpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
1982
Bustin' LooseJoe Braxton
1981
Stir CrazyHarry Monroe
1980
Wholly MosesPharaoh
1980
In God We Tru$tG.O.D.
1980
Richard Pryor: Live in ConcertSelf
1979
The Muppet MovieBalloon Vendor
1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame StreetSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
1979
The WizThe Wiz
1978
California SuiteDr. Chauncey Gump
1978
Blue CollarEzekiel 'Zeke' Brown
1978
Which Way Is Up?Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
1977
Greased LightningWendell Scott
1977
The Richard Pryor Special?Self / Various
1977
The Richard Pryor show Volume 2Self
1977
The Richard Pryor Show Volume I
1977
Silver StreakGrover Muldoon
1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsCharlie Snow
1976
Car WashDaddy Rich
1976
Carter's ArmyPvt. Jonathan Crunk
1975
AdiĆ³s AmigoSam Spade
1975
The Lion Roars AgainSelf
1975
Uptown Saturday NightSharp Eye Washington
1974
Flip Wilson... Of CourseSelf
1974
WattstaxSelf
1973
The MackSlim
1973
Hit!Mike Willmer
1973
Some Call It LovingJeff
1973
Juke and OpalJuke
1973
Lily
1973
Lady Sings the BluesPiano Man
1972
Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'Self
1971
Dynamite ChickenSelf
1971
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That BeatWino
1971
The PhynxRichard Pryor
1970
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
1969
The Young LawyersOtis Tucker
1969
Wild in the StreetsStanley X
1968
The Busy BodyWhittaker
1967