Richard Pryor

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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Filmography

The Green Berets (1968)

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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

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Premiere Photos

Richard Pryor, The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

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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"

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