Richard Pryor

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and social critic. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed vulgarities and profanity, as well as

Richard Pryor, Actor: Superman III. Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows, as for his fast paced life, multiple marriages and battles with drug addiction. He has been acknowledged by many modern comic artist's as a key influence on their careers, and Pryor's ...

Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live ...

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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American comedian, actor, film director, social critic, satirist, and writer.

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One of the greatest American comics of all time, Richard Pryor's impact on comedy and this generation’s top comics — who cite Richard as their biggest influence — is unrivaled. He was one of the first black men ever on television. He pioneered a new brand of humor: black man impersonating white man while making fun of himself. And he was a hit. His comedy was universal. His rise to fame was nothing short of miraculous.

Hilton Als on the life and times of Richard Pryor, America’s comic prophet of race.

The great American comic satirized white racism, his fellow blacks, and himself.

The family argument about whether Richard Pryor did or didn't sleep with Marlon Brando has dredged up a long-simmering family feud based on allegations of fraud, forgery, and even elder abuse.

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