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Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Acting

01 Dec, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, U.S. – 10 Dec, 2005 (65)

 

Richard Pryor Acting

01 Dec, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, U.S. – 10 Dec, 2005 (65)

 
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... see more
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... see more

Breakdown: 1975

Acting (Self (archive footage))

18/12/2025

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

Acting (Self (archive footage))

04/12/2025

John Candy: I Like Me

Acting (Self - Actor (archive footage))

04/09/2025

Saturday Night Live: 50th Anniversary Special

Acting (Self (archive footage))

16/02/2025

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Acting (Self (archive footage) (uncredited))

07/06/2024

Group Therapy

Acting (Self (archive footage))

06/06/2024

Remembering Gene Wilder

Acting (Self (archive footage))

15/03/2024

Zeitgeist: Requiem

Acting (Self (archive footage))

15/03/2024

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

11/11/2023

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Original Film Writer

14/07/2022

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

Acting (Self (archive footage))

19/05/2022

The Last Days of Richard Pryor

Acting (Himself)

16/01/2020

I Am Richard Pryor

Acting (Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage))

12/03/2019

Richard Pryor: Icon

Acting (Self (archive footage))

23/11/2014

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Acting (Self (archive footage))

20/05/2013

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Acting (Self (archive footage))

23/04/2013

Black and White Trypps Number Four

20/06/2008

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Acting (Self (archive footage))

10/04/2007

The N Word

Acting (Self (archive footage))

16/01/2006

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

Acting (Self (archive footage))

30/11/2003

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

Acting (Self (archive footage))

18/07/2003

A Huey P. Newton Story

Acting (Self (archive footage) (uncredited))

18/06/2001

Me, Myself & Irene

Acting (Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited))

22/06/2000

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Acting (Self)

01/04/1999

Blacks and Jews

Acting (Self)

29/07/1997

Afro Promo

Acting (Self (archive footage))

31/01/1997

Mad Dog Time

Acting (Jimmy the Gravedigger)

08/11/1996

But... Seriously

Acting (Self (archive footage))

25/03/1994

The Three Muscatels

Acting (Narrator / Wino / Bartender)

01/11/1991

Another You

Acting (Eddie Dash)

26/07/1991

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Acting (Self)

04/02/1990

Harlem Nights

Acting (Sugar Ray)

17/11/1989

See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Acting (Wallace 'Wally' Karue)

12/05/1989

Moving

Acting (Arlo Pear)

04/03/1988

Critical Condition

Acting (Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery)

16/01/1987

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Acting (Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego) · Director · Screenplay · Producer

02/05/1986

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

Acting (Self)

16/04/1986

The Making of 'Superman III'

Acting (Self)

26/08/1985

Brewster's Millions

Acting (Montgomery Brewster)

22/05/1985

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

Acting (Self) · Director · Writer

28/10/1983
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