Richard Pryor was born on December 1, 1940 in Peoria, IL. Uncompromising African-American comedian, actor, and writer known for his cutting-edge and often controversial stand-up material. He also starred in See No Evil, Hear No Evil; The Toy; and Brewster's Millions. His body of recorded work includes the comedy albums Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' and ...Is It Something I Said?
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💰Richard Pryor Net worth: $40 million
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About
Uncompromising African-American Comedian, actor, and Writer known for his cutting-edge and often controversial stand-up material. He also starred in See No Evil, Hear No Evil; The Toy; and Brewster's Millions. His body of recorded work includes the comedy albums Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' and ...Is It Something I Said?
Before Fame
After being expelled from school at age fourteen, he performed as a Drummer in night clubs.
Trivia
He played a role alongside Gene Wilder in Silver Streak.
Family Life
His mother abandoned him at age ten and he was forced to live with his abusive grandmother in a brothel. He married five times and had a total of seven kids.
Associated With
Jerry Seinfeld once called him the Picasso of the comedy profession.
