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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor 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.

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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling ( 1986) | IMDb: 6.3

Comedy , Drama , Fantasy

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

Starring:

Richard Pryor , Debbie Allen , Art Evans , Fay Hauser , Barbara Williams , Carmen McRae

Directed by:

Richard Pryor

Produced by:

Thom Mount , John G. Wilson , Richard Pryor

Bustin' Loose ( 1981) | IMDb: 6

Comedy , Drama

After ex-con Joe Braxton violates his probation, he is given a second chance. All he has to do is drive a group of special kids across the country.

Starring:

Richard Pryor , Cicely Tyson , Ángel Ramírez , Jimmy Hughes , Edwin DeLeon , Edwin Kinter

Directed by:

Betty A. Griffin , Kalai Strode , Michael Schultz

Produced by:

Charles Washburn , Julie Reid , William Greaves

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