Actor
Richard Pryor
December 1, 1940 · Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) 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.
Notable work
7.5Lost Highway (1997)
as Arnie
5.5Superman III (1983)
as August 'Gus' Gorman
6.8See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
7.2The Muppet Movie (1979)
as Balloon Vendor
6.6Brewster's Millions (1985)
as Montgomery Brewster
6.9Saturday Night Live (1975)
as Self - Host
6.5Stir Crazy (1980)
as Harry Monroe
6.7Silver Streak (1976)
as Grover Muldoon
6.1Harlem Nights (1989)
as Sugar Ray
6.2The Wiz (1978)
as The Wiz
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