Richard Pryor

American comedian and actor (1940–2005)
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Richard Pryor
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Richard Pryor

Summary

Richard Pryor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peoria[2]. He was born on December 1, 1940[3]. He died in Encino[4]. He died on December 10, 2005[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], screenwriter[9], and journalist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Pryor was born in Peoria[2].
  • Richard Pryor passed away in Encino[4].
  • Richard Pryor was born on December 1, 1940[3].
  • Richard Pryor died on December 10, 2005[5].
  • Among Richard Pryor's spouses was Deborah McGuire[12].
  • Among Richard Pryor's spouses was Jennifer Lee Pryor[13].
  • Among Richard Pryor's spouses was Flynn Belaine[14].
  • Richard Pryor was married to Flynn Belaine[15].
  • Richard Pryor was married to Jennifer Lee Pryor[16].
  • Among Richard Pryor's spouses was Shelley R. Bonus[17].
  • A child of Richard Pryor was Rain Pryor[18].
  • Richard Pryor held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Richard Pryor worked as a television actor[6].
  • Richard Pryor's professions included film actor[7].
  • Richard Pryor's professions included comedian[8].
  • Richard Pryor worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Richard Pryor's professions included journalist[10].
  • Richard Pryor's professions included autobiographer[20].
  • Richard Pryor's education included a stint at Peoria High School[21].
  • Richard Pryor received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
  • Richard Pryor received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[23].
  • Richard Pryor received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24].
  • Richard Pryor received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25].
  • Richard Pryor received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[26].
  • Richard Pryor received the Primetime Emmy Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Peoria[2], Richard Pryor… he was born on December 1, 1940[3].

Education

Richard Pryor's education included a stint at Peoria High School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], screenwriter[9], journalist[10], and autobiographer[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30]; Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[23], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1959[33]; Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24], a cultural prize[34], in United States[35], founded in 1998[36]; Primetime Emmy Award[27], a group of awards[37], in United States[38], founded in 1949[39]; Writers Guild of America Award[40], a cultural prize[41], in United States[42], founded in 1949[43]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[44], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Deborah McGuire[12], an actor[47], b. 1952[48], of United States[49]; Jennifer Lee Pryor[13], an actor[50], b. 1949[51]; Flynn Belaine[14], an actor[52]; and Shelley R. Bonus[17], an actor[53], b. 1947[54], of United States[55]. A child of Richard Pryor was Rain Pryor[18].

Death and Burial

Richard Pryor died on December 10, 2005[5]. He passed away in Encino[4]. Recorded cause of death include myocardial infarction[56] and multiple sclerosis[57].

Why It Matters

Richard Pryor has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Steve Martin[59], a television actor[60], b. 1945[61], of United States[62], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[63]; Bo Burnham[64], an actor[65], b. 1990[66], of United States[67], awarded the Emmy Award[68], specialised in acting[69]; Josh Peck[70], an actor[71], b. 1986[72], of United States[73]; George Lopez[74], a comedian[75], b. 1961[76], of United States[77], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[78], specialised in film acting[79]; Freddie Prinze[80], a television actor[81], 1954–1977[82], of United States[83], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[84]; and Cedric the Entertainer[85], a screenwriter[86], b. 1964[87], of United States[88], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[89].

FAQs

Where was Richard Pryor born?

Born in Peoria[2], Richard Pryor…

Where did Richard Pryor die?

Richard Pryor died in Encino[4].

Who was Richard Pryor married to?

Richard Pryor's spouses include Deborah McGuire[12], Jennifer Lee Pryor[13], Flynn Belaine[14], and Flynn Belaine[15].

What did Richard Pryor do for work?

Richard Pryor worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], screenwriter[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Richard Pryor go to school?

Richard Pryor was educated at Peoria High School[21].

What awards did Richard Pryor receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[23], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24], and Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25].

Who did Richard Pryor influence?

Richard Pryor has been cited as an influence by Steve Martin[59], Bo Burnham[64], Josh Peck[70], and George Lopez[74].

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