Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Acting

Born: 1940-12-01 · Peoria, Illinois, U.S.

Died: 2005-12-10

Biography

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 employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential

🎬 Movies (20)

Breakdown: 1975

Breakdown: 1975

2025

Self (archive footage)

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

2025

Self (archive footage)

John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

2025

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

2024

Self (archive footage)

Remembering Gene Wilder

Remembering Gene Wilder

2024

Self (archive footage)

Zeitgeist: Requiem

Zeitgeist: Requiem

2024

Self (archive footage)

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

2023

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022

Self (archive footage)

The Last Days of Richard Pryor

The Last Days of Richard Pryor

2020

Himself

I Am Richard Pryor

I Am Richard Pryor

2019

Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)

Richard Pryor: Icon

Richard Pryor: Icon

2014

Self (archive footage)

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

2013

Self (archive footage)

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013

Self (archive footage)

Black and White Trypps Number Four

2008

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

2007

Self (archive footage)

The N Word

The N Word

2006

Self (archive footage)

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

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

2003

Self (archive footage)

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003

Self (archive footage)

A Huey P. Newton Story

A Huey P. Newton Story

2001

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)