Richard Pryor

  • Name: Richard Pryor
  • Date of Birth: December 01, 1940
  • Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, USA
Mini-bio: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an African American comedian, actor, and writer. Pryor was a gifted storyteller known for unflinching examination...( read more)s of race and custom in modern life, and was well-known for his frequent use of colorful language, vulgarities, as well as such racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations, although public opinion of his act was often divided. He is commonly regarded as one of the most important stand up comedians of his time: Jerry Seinfeld called Pryor "The Picasso of our profession."; Whoopi Goldberg cited him as her biggest influence, stating "The major influence was Richard - I want to say those things he's saying."

His catalog includes such concert movies and recordings as Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' (1971), That Nigger's Crazy (1974), Bicentennial Nigger (1976), Richard Pryor: Wanted – Live In Concert (1979) and Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982). He also starred in numerous films as an actor, usually in comedies such as the classic Silver Streak, but occasionally in the noteworthy dramatic role, such as Paul Schrader's film Blue Collar. He also collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder. He won an Emmy Award in 1973, and five Grammy Awards in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, and 1982. In 1974 he also won two American Academy of Humor awards and the Writers Guild of America Award.
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  • SoulSweeper
    SoulSweeper
    one of the best comedian ever
    posted 85 days ago
  • MellowCool14
    MellowCool14
    Richard, you are one of the great's!
    Wishing you well and Blessed Be!!!
    posted 236 days ago
  • mysonrulz
    mysonrulz
    im from peoria illinois too and my dad went to school with him at Manual High School,,,i think that is so cool,,,and he was and still is my #1 favorite,,,i still have his XXX record with him on stage live,,,awsome!!!!
    posted 288 days ago
  • razvascr
    razvascr
    can we get him a better portrait photo?
    posted 381 days ago
  • leonardmac
    leonardmac
    simply the besy there is and the best there ever will be no one is like him r.i.p. forever the best,,, a really really funny comedian he rocked.
    posted 502 days ago
  • hilaria22
    hilaria22
    All-time favorite of mine! You're a legend! Miss u much

    Cool Pictures
    posted 505 days ago
  • madcat612
    madcat612
    He's tha SHIT
    posted 545 days ago
  • justindeagle
    justindeagle
    The best stand-up comedian ever.

    Any objections?
    posted 581 days ago
  • jasonklw1976
    jasonklw1976
    The funniest man of all time, end of!
    posted 641 days ago
  • whitetail78
    whitetail78
    Just pure classic. RIP funny man!!
    posted 681 days ago
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