Actor
1940 - 2005
Richard Pryor
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
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... Read full bio →
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18 roles
John Candy: I Like Me
2025
Remembering Gene Wilder
2024
I Am Richard Pryor
2019
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
Me, Myself & Irene
2000
Lost Highway
1997
Mad Dog Time
1996
Another You
1991
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
1989
Harlem Nights
1989
Moving
1988
Critical Condition
1987
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
Brewster's Millions
1985
Pryor's Place
1984
Superman III
1983
The Toy
1982
Some Kind of Hero
1982
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
1982
Bustin' Loose
1981
Wholly Moses!
1980
Stir Crazy
1980
In God We Tru$t
1980
The Muppet Movie
1979
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
1979
The Wiz
1978
California Suite
1978
Blue Collar
1978
Which Way Is Up?
1977
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
Greased Lightning
1977
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
Silver Streak
1976
Car Wash
1976
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
Wattstax
1973
The Mack
1973
Some Call It Loving
1973
Lady Sings the Blues
1972
Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'
1971
The Phynx
1970
Wild in the Streets
1968
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