Richard Pryor

Premiere: Richard Pryor, the Royal Overlord of Comedy, at the Hollywood premiere of Paramount's The Original Kings of Comedy - 8/10/2000 Photo by Steve Granitz/wireimage.com

Biography

Born 12/01/1940

Easily the foremost comedian of his generation, Richard Pryor brought a distinctively ribald tradition in African-American comedy to mainstream audiences. Often cited as a major inspiration by a roster of younger black comedy writer-performers (including Eddie Murphy, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Robert...
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Awards

  • In 1998, received Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor
  • In 1996, received NAACP Hall of Fame Award
  • In 1993, received CableACE Award for Best Entertainment/Cultural Documentary or Informational Special

Highlights

  • In 2003, Hosted "Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet", featured clips of his concert appearances, recordings and diary excerpts as well as his comic pals
  • In 1995, Appeared with daughter Rain in episode of CBS medical drama "Chicago Hope" as a patient with multiple sclerosis in November
  • In 1995, Wrote autobiography "Pryor Convictions"

Family & Companions

  • Geraldine Mason: had one son together in 1987
  • Pam Grier: together in the 1970s

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