Richard Pryor
Comedian

Richard Pryor Net Worth

Richard Pryor was an iconic African-American comedian, actor, and writer born on December 1, 1940 in Peoria, IL. He was known for his edgy and often controversial stand-up material, as well as his roles in films such as See No Evil, Hear No Evil; The Toy; and Brewster's Millions. His extensive body of work includes the comedy albums Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' and ...Is It Something I Said? which are still celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 1, 1940
Birth Place Peoria, IL
Age 80 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 10, 2005 (age 65)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)

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.

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