Richard Pryor
Actor
- Born
- December 1, 1940, Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
- Died
- December 10, 2005
- Age
- 65 years old
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Total works
- 83 movies, 19 TV shows
- Latest work
- Breakdown: 1975 (2025)
- Genres
- Comedy,Crime,Drama
Richard Pryor was an American stand-up comedian and actor who starred in California Suite (1978). He was renowned for his incisive critiques of racism and contemporary issues, often using vivid language and humor. Pryor's career included a mix of comedic and dramatic roles in films, along with notable collaborations with Gene Wilder and Paul Mooney. His accolades include an Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards, as well as the first Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1998. Pryor is often cited as one of the most influential stand-up comedians in history.
