Lost Highway1997
As Arnie
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Richard Pryor
Born
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 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. He also starred in numerous films as an actor, in both comedic and dramatic roles. He collaborated on many projects with actor Gene Wilder and actor/comedian/writer Paul Mooney. Pryor won an Emmy Award (1973), and five Grammy Awards (1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, and 1982). In 1974, he also won two American Academy of Humor awards and the Writers Guild of America Award. The first ever Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was presented to him in 1998. Pryor is listed at Number 1 on Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians.
Filmography (83)
Adiós Amigo1975
As Sam Spade
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Superman III1983
As August 'Gus' Gorman
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Muppet Movie1979
As Balloon Vendor
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Brewster's Millions1985
As Montgomery Brewster
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Harlem Nights1989
As Sugar Ray
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Wiz1978
As The Wiz
TMDb 6.2 / 10
See No Evil, Hear No Evil1989
As Wallace 'Wally' Karue
TMDb 6.8 / 10
John Candy: I Like Me2025
As Self - Actor (archive footage)
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Silver Streak1976
As Grover Muldoon
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Stir Crazy1980
As Harry Monroe
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Another You1991
As Eddie Dash
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Jerry West: The Logo2026
As Self (Archive footage & voice)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Breakdown: 19752025
As Self (archive footage), Self (archive photo/footage)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Wholly Moses1980
As Pharaoh
TMDb 4.7 / 10
California Suite1978
As Dr. Chauncey Gump
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Lily1973
The Toy1982
As Jack Brown
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Blue Collar1978
As Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
TMDb 7.3 / 10
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not2025
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Critical Condition1987
As Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Bustin' Loose1981
As Joe Braxton
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Car Wash1976
As Daddy Rich
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Moving1988
As Arlo Pear
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Greased Lightning1977
As Wendell Scott
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Richard Pryor: Here and Now1983
As Self
TMDb 6.7 / 10
In God We Tru$t1980
As G.O.D.
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Hit!1973
As Mike Willmer
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Some Kind of Hero1982
As Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic2013
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Mad Dog Time1996
As Jimmy the Gravedigger
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert1979
As Self
TMDb 7.4 / 10
The Mack1973
As Slim
TMDb 6.4 / 10
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment2003
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Zeitgeist: Requiem2024
As Self (archive footage)
The Richard Pryor Special?1977
As Self / Various
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'1971
As Self
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip1982
As Self
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special1999
As (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Uptown Saturday Night1974
As Sharp Eye Washington
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling1986
As Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Young Lawyers1969
As Otis Tucker
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution2024
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Lady Sings the Blues1972
As Piano Man
TMDb 6.9 / 10
The Phynx1970
As Richard Pryor
TMDb 3.6 / 10
Remembering Gene Wilder2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings1976
As Charlie Snow
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Dynamite Chicken1971
As Self
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Busy Body1967
As Whittaker
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Carter's Army1975
As Pvt. Jonathan Crunk
TMDb 4.5 / 10
The N Word2006
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Which Way Is Up?1977
As Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
TMDb 5.8 / 10
But... Seriously
But... Seriously1994
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.5 / 10
The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again1975
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever1983
As Self
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s2007
As Self (archive footage)
Wattstax1973
As Self
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Wild in the Streets1968
As Stanley X
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise2013
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.1 / 10
Juke and Opal1973
As Juke
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Three Muscatels1991
As Narrator / Wino / Bartender
TMDb 9.0 / 10
I Am Richard Pryor2019
As Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Richard Pryor: Icon2014
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Group Therapy2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines1986
As Self
A Huey P. Newton Story2001
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 5.4 / 10
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street1979
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
Untitled Joan Rivers DocumentaryRelease date TBA
As Self (archive footage)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?1999
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Making of 'Superman III'1985
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration1990
As Self
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Blacks and Jews1997
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Richard Pryor show Volume 21977
As Self
Some Call It Loving1973
As Jeff
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!2003
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales1969
TMDb 7.0 / 10
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat1971
As Wino
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Afro Promo1997
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Flip Wilson... Of Course1974
As Self
The Last Days of Richard Pryor2020
As Himself
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight2023
Black and White Trypps Number Four
Black and White Trypps Number Four2008
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb