1940-12-01 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 widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: receiving praise from notable comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart, and Bill Cosby. His body of work includes the concert movies and recordings starting in the 70s and spanning three decades. He also starred in numerous films as an actor, in both comedic and dramatic roles. He collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder and actor/comedian/writer Paul Mooney. Pryor won an Emmy Award (1973), and five Grammy Awards (1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, and 1982). In 1974, he also won two American Academy of Humor awards and the Writers Guild of America Award. The first ever Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was presented to him in 1998. Pryor is listed at Number 1 on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians.
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Zeitgeist: Requiem | Self (archive footage) | 2024-03-15 |
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Remembering Gene Wilder | Self (Archival Footage) | 2024-03-15 |
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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight | 2023-11-11 | |
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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up | Self (archive footage) | 2022-05-19 |
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Live at Mister Kelly's | Self (archive footage) | 2021-09-17 |
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The Last Days of Richard Pryor | Himself | 2020-01-16 |
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I Am Richard Pryor | Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage) | 2019-03-12 |
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And the Oscar Goes To... | Self (archive footage) | 2014-02-01 |
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Richard Pryor: Icon | Self (archive footage) | 2014-11-23 |
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | Self (archive footage) | 2013-04-23 |
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self (archive footage) | 2013-05-20 |
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Black and White Trypps Number Four | 2008-06-20 | |
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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s | 2007-04-10 | |
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The N Word | Himself (archive footage) | 2006-01-16 |
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! | Self (archive footage) | 2003-01-01 |
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? | Himself | 1999-04-01 |
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Blacks and Jews | Self | 1997-07-29 |
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Lost Highway | Arnie | 1997-01-15 |
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Afro Promo | Self (archive footage) | 1997-01-31 |
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Mad Dog Time | Jimmy the Gravedigger | 1996-11-08 |
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But... Seriously | Self (archive footage) | 1994-03-25 |
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Another You | Eddie Dash | 1991-07-26 |
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The Three Muscatels | Narrator / Wino / Bartender | 1991-11-01 |
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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration | Self | 1990-02-04 |
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil | Wallace 'Wally' Karue | 1989-05-12 |
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Harlem Nights | Sugar Ray | 1989-11-17 |
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Moving | Arlo Pear | 1988-03-04 |
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Critical Condition | Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery | 1987-01-16 |
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines | Self | 1986-04-16 |
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego | 1986-05-02 |
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The Making of 'Superman III' | Self | 1985-08-26 |
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Brewster's Millions | Montgomery Brewster | 1985-05-22 |
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever | Self - Host | 1983-05-16 |
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Richard Pryor: Here and Now | Self | 1983-10-28 |
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Superman III | August "Gus" Gorman | 1983-06-17 |
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The Toy | Jack Brown | 1982-12-10 |
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Some Kind of Hero | Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal | 1982-04-02 |
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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip | Self | 1982-03-12 |
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Bustin' Loose | Joe Braxton | 1981-05-22 |
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Wholly Moses | Pharaoh | 1980-06-13 |
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Stir Crazy | Harry Monroe | 1980-12-12 |
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In God We Tru$t | G.O.D. | 1980-09-26 |
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Richard Pryor: Live in Concert | Self | 1979-01-26 |
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The Muppet Movie | Balloon Vendor | 1979-06-22 |
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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1979-03-01 |
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California Suite | Dr. Chauncey Gump | 1978-12-15 |
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Blue Collar | Zeke Brown | 1978-02-10 |
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The Wiz | The Wiz | 1978-10-24 |
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Greased Lightning | Wendell Scott | 1977-07-01 |
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Which Way Is Up? | Leroy Jones/Rufus Jones/Rev. Lenox Thomas | 1977-11-04 |
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The Richard Pryor Special? | Self / Various | 1977-05-05 |
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The Complete Richard Pryor Roast | 1977-01-01 | |
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Silver Streak | Grover Muldoon | 1976-12-03 |
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings | Charlie Snow | 1976-07-16 |
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Car Wash | Daddy Rich | 1976-10-22 |
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The Lion Roars Again | Self | 1975-01-01 |
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Adiós Amigo | Sam Spade | 1975-12-25 |
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Uptown Saturday Night | Sharp Eye Washington | 1974-07-26 |
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Juke and Opal | Juke | 1973-12-01 |
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The Mack | Slim | 1973-04-04 |
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Some Call It Loving | Jeff | 1973-11-16 |
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Wattstax | Self | 1973-02-04 |
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Hit! | Mike Willmer | 1973-09-18 |
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Lily | 1973-11-02 | |
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Lady Sings the Blues | Piano Man | 1972-10-12 |
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Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' | Self | 1971-04-29 |
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Dynamite Chicken | Self | 1971-01-20 |
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You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | Wino | 1971-09-19 |
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Carter's Army | Pvt. Jonathan Crunk | 1970-01-27 |
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The Phynx | Richard Pryor | 1970-03-06 |
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Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales | 1969-01-01 | |
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The Young Lawyers | Otis Tucker | 1969-10-28 |
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Wild in the Streets | Stanley X | 1968-05-29 |
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The Busy Body | Whittaker | 1967-03-12 |
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The Richard Pryor Show Volume I |
