Portrait of Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Dec 01 1940
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 10 2005
Richard Pryor is 65 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Zeitgeist: Requiem
Zeitgeist: Requiem
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Zeitgeist: Requiem
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of Remembering Gene Wilder
Remembering Gene Wilder
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Remembering Gene Wilder
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Sat, Nov 11 2023
Poster of The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 19 2022
Poster of Live at Mister Kelly's
Live at Mister Kelly's
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Live at Mister Kelly's
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of The Last Days of Richard Pryor
The Last Days of Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in The Last Days of Richard Pryor
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 16 2020
Poster of I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in I Am Richard Pryor
as 'Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 12 2019
Poster of Richard Pryor: Icon
Richard Pryor: Icon
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Richard Pryor: Icon
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 23 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Black and White Trypps Number Four
Black and White Trypps Number Four
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Black and White Trypps Number Four
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 10 2007
Poster of The N Word
The N Word
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in The N Word
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 16 2006
Poster of Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor was
62 in Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Richard Pryor was
58 in Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Blacks and Jews
Blacks and Jews
Richard Pryor was
56 in Blacks and Jews
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 29 1997
Poster of Afro Promo
Afro Promo
Richard Pryor was
56 in Afro Promo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Lost Highway
Lost Highway
Richard Pryor was
56 in Lost Highway
as 'Arnie'.
Wed, Jan 15 1997
Poster of Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time
Richard Pryor was
55 in Mad Dog Time
as 'Jimmy the Gravedigger'.
Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of But... Seriously
But... Seriously
Richard Pryor was
53 in But... Seriously
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of The Three Muscatels
The Three Muscatels
Richard Pryor was
50 in The Three Muscatels
as 'Narrator / Wino / Bartender'.
Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Another You
Another You
Richard Pryor was
50 in Another You
as 'Eddie Dash'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Richard Pryor was
49 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 04 1990
Poster of Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
Richard Pryor was
48 in Harlem Nights
as 'Sugar Ray'.
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of See No Evil, Hear No Evil
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Richard Pryor was
48 in See No Evil, Hear No Evil
as 'Wallace 'Wally' Karue'.
Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Moving
Moving
Richard Pryor was
47 in Moving
as 'Arlo Pear'.
Fri, Mar 04 1988
Poster of Critical Condition
Critical Condition
Richard Pryor was
46 in Critical Condition
as 'Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery'.
Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Richard Pryor was
45 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as 'Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego'.
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Richard Pryor was
45 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of The Making of 'Superman III'
The Making of 'Superman III'
Richard Pryor was
44 in The Making of 'Superman III'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 26 1985
Poster of Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
Richard Pryor was
44 in Brewster's Millions
as 'Montgomery Brewster'.
Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Richard Pryor was
42 in Richard Pryor: Here and Now
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 28 1983
Poster of Superman III
Superman III
Richard Pryor was
42 in Superman III
as 'August "Gus" Gorman'.
Fri, Jun 17 1983
Poster of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Richard Pryor was
42 in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, May 16 1983
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Richard Pryor was
42 in The Toy
as 'Jack Brown'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Some Kind of Hero
Some Kind of Hero
Richard Pryor was
41 in Some Kind of Hero
as 'Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Richard Pryor was
41 in Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Richard Pryor was
40 in Bustin' Loose
as 'Joe Braxton'.
Fri, May 22 1981
Poster of Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy
Richard Pryor was
40 in Stir Crazy
as 'Harry Monroe'.
Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of In God We Tru$t
In God We Tru$t
Richard Pryor was
39 in In God We Tru$t
as 'G.O.D.'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of Wholly Moses
Wholly Moses
Richard Pryor was
39 in Wholly Moses
as 'Pharaoh'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Richard Pryor was
38 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Balloon Vendor'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Richard Pryor was
38 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
Richard Pryor was
38 in Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of California Suite
California Suite
Richard Pryor was
38 in California Suite
as 'Dr. Chauncey Gump'.
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Richard Pryor was
37 in The Wiz
as 'The Wiz'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Blue Collar
Blue Collar
Richard Pryor was
37 in Blue Collar
as 'Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown'.
Fri, Feb 10 1978
Poster of Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
Richard Pryor was
36 in Which Way Is Up?
as 'Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas'.
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Richard Pryor show Volume 2
The Richard Pryor show Volume 2
Richard Pryor was
36 in The Richard Pryor show Volume 2
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of The Richard Pryor Show Volume I
The Richard Pryor Show Volume I
Richard Pryor was
36 in The Richard Pryor Show Volume I
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning
Richard Pryor was
36 in Greased Lightning
as 'Wendell Scott'.
Fri, Jul 01 1977
Poster of The Richard Pryor Special?
The Richard Pryor Special?
Richard Pryor was
36 in The Richard Pryor Special?
as 'Self / Various'.
Thu, May 05 1977
Poster of The Complete Richard Pryor Roast
The Complete Richard Pryor Roast
Richard Pryor was
36 in The Complete Richard Pryor Roast
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Silver Streak
Silver Streak
Richard Pryor was
36 in Silver Streak
as 'Grover Muldoon'.
Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of Car Wash
Car Wash
Richard Pryor was
35 in Car Wash
as 'Daddy Rich'.
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Richard Pryor was
35 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as 'Charlie Snow'.
Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of Adiós Amigo
Adiós Amigo
Richard Pryor was
35 in Adiós Amigo
as 'Sam Spade'.
Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Carter's Army
Carter's Army
Richard Pryor was
34 in Carter's Army
as 'Pvt. Jonathan Crunk'.
Sun, May 25 1975
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
Richard Pryor was
34 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Flip Wilson... Of Course
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Richard Pryor was
33 in Flip Wilson... Of Course
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday Night
Richard Pryor was
33 in Uptown Saturday Night
as 'Sharp Eye Washington'.
Fri, Jul 26 1974
Poster of Juke and Opal
Juke and Opal
Richard Pryor was
33 in Juke and Opal
as 'Juke'.
Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of Some Call It Loving
Some Call It Loving
Richard Pryor was
32 in Some Call It Loving
as 'Jeff'.
Fri, Nov 16 1973
Poster of Lily
Lily
Richard Pryor was
32 in Lily
Fri, Nov 02 1973
Poster of Hit!
Hit!
Richard Pryor was
32 in Hit!
as 'Mike Willmer'.
Tue, Sep 18 1973
Poster of The Mack
The Mack
Richard Pryor was
32 in The Mack
as 'Slim'.
Wed, Apr 04 1973
Poster of Wattstax
Wattstax
Richard Pryor was
32 in Wattstax
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 04 1973
Poster of Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues
Richard Pryor was
31 in Lady Sings the Blues
as 'Piano Man'.
Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
Richard Pryor was
30 in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
as 'Wino'.
Sun, Sep 19 1971
Poster of Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'
Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'
Richard Pryor was
30 in Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 29 1971
Poster of Dynamite Chicken
Dynamite Chicken
Richard Pryor was
30 in Dynamite Chicken
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 20 1971
Poster of The Phynx
The Phynx
Richard Pryor was
29 in The Phynx
as 'Richard Pryor'.
Fri, Mar 06 1970
Poster of The Young Lawyers
The Young Lawyers
Richard Pryor was
28 in The Young Lawyers
as 'Otis Tucker'.
Tue, Oct 28 1969
Poster of Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Richard Pryor was
28 in Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Wild in the Streets
Wild in the Streets
Richard Pryor was
27 in Wild in the Streets
as 'Stanley X'.
Wed, May 29 1968
Poster of The Busy Body
The Busy Body
Richard Pryor was
26 in The Busy Body
as 'Whittaker'.
Sun, Mar 12 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dark Side of Comedy
Dark Side of Comedy
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Dark Side of Comedy
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 2022
Poster of Superstar
Superstar
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Superstar
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in The Comedy Store
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2020
Poster of Legends
Legends
Richard Pryor would have been no older than
65 in Legends
as 'G.O.D. (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Richard Pryor was
53+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Richard Pryor was
51+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Pryor's Place
Pryor's Place
Richard Pryor was
43+ in Pryor's Place
as 'Richard Pryor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show
Richard Pryor was
36+ in The Richard Pryor Show
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Richard Pryor was
33+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Richard Pryor was
31+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Young Lawyers
The Young Lawyers
Richard Pryor was
29+ in The Young Lawyers
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Richard Pryor was
29+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Richard Pryor was
21+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Richard Pryor was
21+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Richard Pryor was
17+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Richard Pryor was
7+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948