Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor (1940–2005) was an American actor, comedian and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor.

Born at Peoria in 1940, died at Encino in 2005.

In detail

Richard Pryor studied at Peoria High School. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at New York City and Berkeley. Membership is recorded of Writers Guild of America West.

Work by Richard Pryor is recorded in the collections of Harvard Film Archive.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Richard Pryor”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q294912: Richard Pryor

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