Richard Pryor

Personal Info

Birthday

December 1, 1940

Day of Death

2005-12-10

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Peoria, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor

Ρίτσαρντ Πραιορ

Річард Прайор

ریچارد پرایور

ریچارد پرایر

Richard Pryor

Biography

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.

He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: receiving praise from notable comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart, and Bill Cosby. His body of work includes the concert movies and recordings starting in the 70s and spanning three decades.