Richard Pryor facts for kids
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Richard Pryor, February 1986
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| Birth name | Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor |
| Born | December 1, 1940 Peoria, Illinois, United States |
| Died | December 10, 2005 (aged 65) Encino, California, United States |
| Medium | Stand-up, movie, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1958–1999 |
| Genres | Satire, Observational comedy, Black comedy, Improvisational comedy, Character comedy |
| Influences | Lenny Bruce, Jack Benny, Jonathan Winters, Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, Paul Mooney |
| Influenced | George Carlin, Martin Lawrence, George Lopez, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Eddie Izzard, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Lewis Black Colin Quinn, Bernie Mac, Joe Rogan, Chris Tucker, Louis C.K., Patton Oswalt Artie Lange, Jon Stewart,Richard Lewis, and Jim Norton |
| Spouse | Patricia Price (1960–1961; divorced) 1 child Shelley R. Bonis (1968–1969; divorced) 1 child Deborah McGuire (1977–1978; divorced) Jennifer Lee (1979–1982; divorced) Flynn Belaine (1986–1987; divorced) 2 children Flynn Belaine (1990–1991; divorced) Jennifer Lee (2001–2005; widow) |
| Notable works and roles | Himself in Richard Pryor: Live in Concert and Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip Daddy Rich in Car Wash Wally Karue in See No Evil, Hear No Evil Gus Gorman in Superman III |
| Emmy Awards | |
| Writing in Variety or Music 1974 Lily |
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| Grammy Awards | |
| Best Comedy Album 1975 1976 ...Is It Something I Said? 1977 1982 Rev. Du Rite 1983 Live on the Sunset Strip |
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| American Comedy Awards | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy 1993 | |
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (born December 1, 1940 – died December 10, 2005) was a famous American comedian, actor, and writer. He was known for his stand-up comedy, movies, and TV shows.
Richard Pryor won many awards for his work. He received an Emmy Award in 1973. He also won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums. In 1974, he earned awards from the American Academy of Humor and the Writers Guild of America. He was even nominated for a BAFTA Award for writing the movie Blazing Saddles.
In 1998, Richard Pryor received the first-ever Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. This award honors people who have made a big impact on American humor. Many people consider him one of the greatest stand-up comedians ever.
Pryor passed away from a heart attack in Encino, Los Angeles, California. A year after his death, he was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. This award celebrates his entire career.
A movie about Richard Pryor's life is being made. It will star Mike Epps as Pryor. Lee Daniels and Oprah Winfrey are helping to produce it.
Richard Pryor's Life Story
Richard Pryor was born in Peoria, Illinois. He grew up in an African-American family. He had six children: Richard Jr., Elizabeth, Rain, Steven, Franklin, and Kelsey.
Health Challenges
Richard Pryor faced some health problems during his life. In 1977, he had a mild heart attack. Later, in 1986, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
In 1990, he had a more serious heart attack. He needed a surgery called triple heart bypass. By the early 1990s, his multiple sclerosis made it necessary for him to use a wheelchair.
Images for kids
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Publicity photo of Pryor for one of his Mister Kelly's appearances, 1968–1969
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Pryor performed in the Lily Tomlin specials. He is seen here with Tomlin and Alan Alda in Tomlin's 1973 special.
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Pryor performing in 1974
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Pryor in 1986
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Pryor in February 1986
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Richard Pryor's star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, covered with items left by fans
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Preston Jackson's Pryor in Peoria, Illinois
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See also
In Spanish: Richard Pryor para niños
