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Richard Pryor

Bio: Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor 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

Born: Sun, Dec 01 1940

Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 10 2005

Richard Pryor is 65 years old

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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Fri, Jun 07 2024

Zeitgeist: Requiem

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Zeitgeist: Requiem

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Mar 15 2024

Remembering Gene Wilder

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Remembering Gene Wilder

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Mar 15 2024

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Sat, Nov 11 2023

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, May 19 2022

Live at Mister Kelly's

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Live at Mister Kelly's

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 17 2021

The Last Days of Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in The Last Days of Richard Pryor

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jan 16 2020

I Am Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in I Am Richard Pryor

as 'Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)'.

Tue, Mar 12 2019

Richard Pryor: Icon

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Richard Pryor: Icon

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Nov 23 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in And the Oscar Goes To...

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Feb 01 2014

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, May 20 2013

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 23 2013

Black and White Trypps Number Four

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Black and White Trypps Number Four

Fri, Jun 20 2008

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

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

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

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 10 2007

The N Word

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in The N Word

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jan 16 2006

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

Richard Pryor was

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

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Richard Pryor was

58 in Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Apr 01 1999

Blacks and Jews

Richard Pryor was

56 in Blacks and Jews

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 29 1997

Afro Promo

Richard Pryor was

56 in Afro Promo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jan 31 1997

Lost Highway

Richard Pryor was

56 in Lost Highway

as 'Arnie'.

Wed, Jan 15 1997

Mad Dog Time

Richard Pryor was

55 in Mad Dog Time

as 'Jimmy the Gravedigger'.

Fri, Nov 08 1996

But... Seriously

Richard Pryor was

53 in But... Seriously

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Mar 25 1994

The Three Muscatels

Richard Pryor was

50 in The Three Muscatels

as 'Narrator / Wino / Bartender'.

Fri, Nov 01 1991

Another You

Richard Pryor was

50 in Another You

as 'Eddie Dash'.

Fri, Jul 26 1991

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Richard Pryor was

49 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 04 1990

Harlem Nights

Richard Pryor was

48 in Harlem Nights

as 'Sugar Ray'.

Fri, Nov 17 1989

See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Richard Pryor was

48 in See No Evil, Hear No Evil

as 'Wallace 'Wally' Karue'.

Fri, May 12 1989

Moving

Richard Pryor was

47 in Moving

as 'Arlo Pear'.

Fri, Mar 04 1988

Critical Condition

Richard Pryor was

46 in Critical Condition

as 'Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery'.

Fri, Jan 16 1987

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Richard Pryor was

45 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

as 'Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego'.

Fri, May 02 1986

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

Richard Pryor was

45 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 16 1986

The Making of 'Superman III'

Richard Pryor was

44 in The Making of 'Superman III'

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 26 1985

Brewster's Millions

Richard Pryor was

44 in Brewster's Millions

as 'Montgomery Brewster'.

Wed, May 22 1985

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

Richard Pryor was

42 in Richard Pryor: Here and Now

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 28 1983

Superman III

Richard Pryor was

42 in Superman III

as 'August 'Gus' Gorman'.

Fri, Jun 17 1983

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Richard Pryor was

42 in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

as 'Self - Host'.

Mon, May 16 1983

The Toy

Richard Pryor was

42 in The Toy

as 'Jack Brown'.

Fri, Dec 10 1982

Some Kind of Hero

Richard Pryor was

41 in Some Kind of Hero

as 'Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal'.

Fri, Apr 02 1982

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Richard Pryor was

41 in Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 12 1982

Bustin' Loose

Richard Pryor was

40 in Bustin' Loose

as 'Joe Braxton'.

Fri, May 22 1981

Stir Crazy

Richard Pryor was

40 in Stir Crazy

as 'Harry Monroe'.

Fri, Dec 12 1980

In God We Tru$t

Richard Pryor was

39 in In God We Tru$t

as 'G.O.D.'.

Fri, Sep 26 1980

Wholly Moses

Richard Pryor was

39 in Wholly Moses

as 'Pharaoh'.

Fri, Jun 13 1980

The Muppet Movie

Richard Pryor was

38 in The Muppet Movie

as 'Balloon Vendor'.

Fri, Jun 22 1979

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Richard Pryor was

38 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 01 1979

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

Richard Pryor was

38 in Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 26 1979

California Suite

Richard Pryor was

38 in California Suite

as 'Dr. Chauncey Gump'.

Fri, Dec 15 1978

The Wiz

Richard Pryor was

37 in The Wiz

as 'The Wiz'.

Tue, Oct 24 1978

Blue Collar

Richard Pryor was

37 in Blue Collar

as 'Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown'.

Fri, Feb 10 1978

Which Way Is Up?

Richard Pryor was

36 in Which Way Is Up?

as 'Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas'.

Fri, Nov 04 1977

The Richard Pryor show Volume 2

Richard Pryor was

36 in The Richard Pryor show Volume 2

as 'Self'.

Sat, Sep 10 1977

The Richard Pryor Show Volume I

Richard Pryor was

36 in The Richard Pryor Show Volume I

Sat, Sep 10 1977

Greased Lightning

Richard Pryor was

36 in Greased Lightning

as 'Wendell Scott'.

Fri, Jul 01 1977

The Richard Pryor Special?

Richard Pryor was

36 in The Richard Pryor Special?

as 'Self / Various'.

Thu, May 05 1977

The Complete Richard Pryor Roast

Richard Pryor was

36 in The Complete Richard Pryor Roast

Sat, Jan 01 1977

Silver Streak

Richard Pryor was

36 in Silver Streak

as 'Grover Muldoon'.

Fri, Dec 03 1976

Car Wash

Richard Pryor was

35 in Car Wash

as 'Daddy Rich'.

Fri, Oct 22 1976

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Richard Pryor was

35 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

as 'Charlie Snow'.

Fri, Jul 16 1976

Adiós Amigo

Richard Pryor was

35 in Adiós Amigo

as 'Sam Spade'.

Thu, Dec 25 1975

Carter's Army

Richard Pryor was

34 in Carter's Army

as 'Pvt. Jonathan Crunk'.

Sun, May 25 1975

The Lion Roars Again

Richard Pryor was

34 in The Lion Roars Again

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

Flip Wilson... Of Course

Richard Pryor was

33 in Flip Wilson... Of Course

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 18 1974

Uptown Saturday Night

Richard Pryor was

33 in Uptown Saturday Night

as 'Sharp Eye Washington'.

Fri, Jul 26 1974

Juke and Opal

Richard Pryor was

33 in Juke and Opal

as 'Juke'.

Sat, Dec 01 1973

Some Call It Loving

Richard Pryor was

32 in Some Call It Loving

as 'Jeff'.

Fri, Nov 16 1973

Lily

Richard Pryor was

32 in Lily

Fri, Nov 02 1973

Hit!

Richard Pryor was

32 in Hit!

as 'Mike Willmer'.

Tue, Sep 18 1973

The Mack

Richard Pryor was

32 in The Mack

as 'Slim'.

Wed, Apr 04 1973

Wattstax

Richard Pryor was

32 in Wattstax

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 04 1973

Lady Sings the Blues

Richard Pryor was

31 in Lady Sings the Blues

as 'Piano Man'.

Thu, Oct 12 1972

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat

Richard Pryor was

30 in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat

as 'Wino'.

Sun, Sep 19 1971

Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'

Richard Pryor was

30 in Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'

as 'Self'.

Thu, Apr 29 1971

Dynamite Chicken

Richard Pryor was

30 in Dynamite Chicken

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 20 1971

The Phynx

Richard Pryor was

29 in The Phynx

as 'Richard Pryor'.

Fri, Mar 06 1970

The Young Lawyers

Richard Pryor was

28 in The Young Lawyers

as 'Otis Tucker'.

Tue, Oct 28 1969

Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales

Richard Pryor was

28 in Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales

Wed, Jan 01 1969

Wild in the Streets

Richard Pryor was

27 in Wild in the Streets

as 'Stanley X'.

Wed, May 29 1968

The Busy Body

Richard Pryor was

26 in The Busy Body

as 'Whittaker'.

Sun, Mar 12 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Dark Side of Comedy

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Dark Side of Comedy

as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 2022

Superstar

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Superstar

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021

The Comedy Store

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in The Comedy Store

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2020

Legends

Richard Pryor would have been no older than

65 in Legends

as 'G.O.D. (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

Chicago Hope

Richard Pryor was

53+ in Chicago Hope

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

Martin

Richard Pryor was

51+ in Martin

First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

Pryor's Place

Richard Pryor was

43+ in Pryor's Place

as 'Richard Pryor'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984

The Richard Pryor Show

Richard Pryor was

36+ in The Richard Pryor Show

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977

Dinah!

Richard Pryor was

33+ in Dinah!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

The Midnight Special

Richard Pryor was

31+ in The Midnight Special

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Young Lawyers

Richard Pryor was

29+ in The Young Lawyers

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970

The Flip Wilson Show

Richard Pryor was

29+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Merv Griffin Show

Richard Pryor was

21+ in The Merv Griffin Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Richard Pryor was

21+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self - Co-Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Richard Pryor was

17+ in Kraft Music Hall

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Ed Sullivan Show

Richard Pryor was

7+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948