Richard Pryor

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, 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 impor... More

Date of birth:

  • Dec 1, 1940

Date of death:

  • Dec 10, 2005 (age 65 years)

Also known as:

  • Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III,
  • Pryor, Richard,
  • Rich,
  • Dick,
  • Richie,
  • Dickie

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People

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • 1960
  • 1961
  • 1967
  • 1969
  • Oct 10, 1986
  • Jul 1987
  • Apr 1, 1990
  • Jul 1991
  • Sep 22, 1977
  • Aug 1978
  • Jun 29, 2001
  • Dec 10, 2005
  • Aug 16, 1981
  • Oct 1982
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  • 1.78 m (5.84 ft )

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TV programs Created

The Richard Pryor Show

The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 13, 1977 at 8 p.m. opposite ABC's popular television shows Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was...

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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series Nominees

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