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Date of Birth:

1 December 1940, Peoria, Illinois, USA more

Date of Death:

10 December 2005, Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA more

Mini Biography:

Highly influential, and always controversial, African/American actor/comedian... more

Trivia:

(1999) Awarded The First Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize. more

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Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 6 wins & 6 nominations more

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(153 articles)

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Norm Show" (1999)	Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	7.4 (565)
	AKAs: Norm (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "The Norm Show: Norm vs. the Boxer (#2.11)" Mr. Johnson
2.	Lost Highway (1997)	Arnie	1997	$8.3M	7.5 (38,769)
	AKAs: Lost Highway (France)
3.	"Malcolm & Eddie" (1996)	Uncle Buck (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	5.8 (285)
	1 TV episode: "Malcolm & Eddie: Do the K.C. Hustle (#1.10)" Uncle Buck
4.	Mad Dog Time (1996)	Jimmy the Grave Digger	1996	-	5.2 (1,423)
	AKAs: Trigger Happy (UK)
5.	"Chicago Hope" (1994)	Joe Springer (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	6.7 (792)
	1 TV episode: "Chicago Hope: Stand (#2.9)" Joe Springer
6.	Another You (1991)	Eddie Dash	1991	-	4.8 (1,096)

7.	The Three Muscatels (1991)	Narrator/Wino/Bartender	1991	-	2.7 (47)

8.	Harlem Nights (1989)	Sugar Ray	1989	$95.9M	5.3 (5,953)

9.	See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)	Wallace 'Wally' Karue	1989	-	6.3 (9,798)

10.	Moving (1988)	Arlo Pear	1988	-	5.5 (1,695)

11.	Critical Condition (1987)	Eddie Lenahan / Dr. Kevin Slattery	1987	-	4.4 (926)

12.	Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)	Jo Jo Dancer/Alter Ego	1986	-	5.5 (527)

13.	Brewster's Millions (1985)	Montgomery Brewster	1985	-	6.0 (9,425)

14.	Superman III (1983)	Gus Gorman	1983	-	4.7 (16,619)
	AKAs: Superman III (Canada: French title)
15.	The Toy (1982)	Jack Brown	1982	-	5.3 (3,835)

16.	Some Kind of Hero (1982)	Cpl. Eddie Keller/Ted Segal	1982	-	5.6 (386)

17.	Bustin' Loose (1981)	Joe Braxton	1981	-	5.7 (885)

18.	Stir Crazy (1980)	Harry Monroe	1980	-	6.6 (6,190)

19.	In God We Tru$t (1980)	G.O.D.	1980	-	4.9 (372)
	AKAs: Gimme That Prime Time Religion
20.	Wholly Moses! (1980)	Pharaoh	1980	-	3.5 (991)

21.	The Muppet Movie (1979)	Balloon Vendor	1979	-	7.6 (11,903)

22.	California Suite (1978)	Dr. Chauncey Gump - Visitors from Chicago	1978	-	6.1 (2,504)
	AKAs: Neil Simon's California Suite
23.	The Wiz (1978)	The Wiz (Herman Smith)	1978	-	4.5 (4,430)

24.	Blue Collar (1978)	Zeke Brown	1978	-	7.4 (1,838)

25.	Which Way Is Up? (1977)	Leroy Jones / 2 characters not shown	1977	-	6.0 (359)

26.	Greased Lightning (1977)	Wendell Scott	1977	-	5.8 (407)

27.	Silver Streak (1976)	Grover Muldoon	1976	-	6.7 (5,881)

28.	Car Wash (1976)	Daddy Rich	1976	-	5.4 (2,418)

29.	The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)	Charlie Snow/Carlos Nevada/Chief Takahoma, All-Star (RF)	1976	-	6.5 (578)

30.	Adiós Amigo (1976)	Sam Spade	1976	-	4.7 (74)
	AKAs: No Sweat (UK: video title)
31.	Uptown Saturday Night (1974)	Sharp Eye Washington	1974	-	6.2 (682)

32.	Some Call It Loving (1973)	Jeff	1973	-	6.4 (50)
	AKAs: Dream Castle (UK: video title) Sleeping Beauty (USA: alternative title)
33.	Hit! (1973)	Mike Willmer	1973	-	6.3 (104)

34.	The Mack (1973)	Slim	1973	-	6.6 (754)
	AKAs: The Mack and His Pack
35.	Lady Sings the Blues (1972)	Piano Man	1972	-	6.9 (1,261)

36.	"The Mod Squad" (1968)	(1 episode, 1972)	1972	-	7.0 (231)
	1 TV episode: "The Mod Squad: The Connection (#5.1)"
37.	You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)	Wino	1971	-	5.8 (26)

38.	"The Partridge Family" (1970)	A.E. Simon (1 episode, 1971)	1971	-	6.6 (466)
	1 TV episode: "The Partridge Family: Soul Club (#1.18)" A.E. Simon
39.	Carter's Army (1970) (TV)	Pvt. Jonathan Crunk	1970	-	5.2 (171)
	AKAs: Black Brigade
40.	The Young Lawyers (1969) (TV)		1969	-	8.1 (15)

41.	Wild in the Streets (1968)	Stanley X	1968	-	5.8 (797)

42.	Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales (1968)		1968	-	8.5 (11)

43.	"ABC Stage 67" (1966)	Undertaker (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.5 (15)
	1 TV episode: "ABC Stage 67: A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America (#1.23)" Undertaker
44.	The Busy Body (1967)	Whittaker	1967	-	6.0 (104)

45.	"The Wild Wild West" (1965)	Villar (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	8.3 (737)
	1 TV episode: "The Wild Wild West: The Night of the Eccentrics (#2.1)" Villar

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Pryor Offenses (2004) (TV)	(story)	2004	-	4.9 (28)

2.	The Mark Twain Prize: Richard Pryor (1999) (TV)	(uncredited)	1999	-	5.4 (40)

3.	Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)	(writer)	1986	-	5.5 (527)

4.	Richard Pryor ...Here and Now (1983)	(writer)	1983	-	6.7 (520)

5.	Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)	(writer)	1982	-	7.4 (919)
	AKAs: Live on the Sunset Strip (Australia)
6.	Bustin' Loose (1981)	(story)	1981	-	5.7 (885)

7.	Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)	(writer)	1979	-	8.1 (1,221)
	AKAs: Another Pryor (USA: alternative title) Richard Pryor Is Back Live in Concert (USA: reissue title)
8.	"The Richard Pryor Show" (1977)	(4 episodes, 1977)	1977	-	7.0 (54)
	4 TV episodes: "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.4)" (special material by) "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.3)" (special material by) "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.2)" (special material by) "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.1)" (special material by)
9.	The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) (TV)	(writer)	1977	-	6.7 (21)

10.	Blazing Saddles (1974)	(screenplay)	1974	-	7.8 (42,771)
	AKAs: Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles or Never Give a Saga an Even Break (USA: poster title)
11.	Lily (1973) (TV)	(writer)	1973	-	7.6 (7)

12.	"Sanford and Son" (1972)	(2 episodes, 1972)	1972	-	8.1 (1,012)
	2 TV episodes: "Sanford and Son: Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three (#2.11)" (written by) "Sanford and Son: The Dowry (#2.3)" (written by)
13.	Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1971)	(writer)	1971	-	5.6 (175)

14.	"The Flip Wilson Show" (1970)	(unknown episodes)	1970	-	7.4 (91)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Pryor Offenses (2004) (TV)	(executive producer)	2004	-	4.9 (28)

2.	Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV)	(co-executive producer)	1993	-	4.4 (46)

3.	Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)	(producer)	1986	-	5.5 (527)

4.	Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)	(producer)	1982	-	7.4 (919)
	AKAs: Live on the Sunset Strip (Australia)
5.	Bustin' Loose (1981)	(producer)	1981	-	5.7 (885)

6.	"The Richard Pryor Show" (1977)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	1977	-	7.0 (54)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV)	(performer: "It All Comes Down to This")	1983	-	5.4 (85)

2.	Some Kind of Hero (1982)	(performer: "Back in the Saddle Again")	1982	-	5.6 (386)

3.	The Wiz (1978)	(performer: "So You Wanted To See The Wizard")	1978	-	4.5 (4,430)

4.	The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) (TV)	(performer: "There's No Business Like Show Business")	1977	-	6.7 (21)

		Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)	1986	-	5.5 (527)

2.	Richard Pryor ...Here and Now (1983)	1983	-	6.7 (520)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)	(executive album producer)	1979	-	8.1 (1,221)
		AKAs: Another Pryor (USA: alternative title) Richard Pryor Is Back Live in Concert (USA: reissue title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008) (TV)	(thanks)	2008	-	8.3 (321)

2.	George Lopez: America's Mexican (2007) (TV)	(dedicated to the memory of)	2007	-	6.2 (187)

3.	Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007) (TV)	(thanks)	2007	-	8.8 (487)

4.	You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)	(dedicated to the memory of)	2006	-	6.9 (25)

5.	Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV)	(very special thanks)	2003	-	6.5 (88)
	AKAs: Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! - Uncensored (USA: DVD title)
6.	Sydney (1996)	(special thanks)	1996	-	7.2 (10,038)
	AKAs: Hard Eight (USA: new title)
7.	Pacific Inferno (1979)	(special thanks)	1979	-	3.3 (68)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Bitter Jester (2003)	Himself	2003	-	3.0 (40)

2.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	-
	1 TV episode: "E! True Hollywood Story: The Comedy Store" Himself
3.	The Mark Twain Prize: Richard Pryor (1999) (TV)	Himself/Honoree	1999	-	5.4 (40)

4.	Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	6.9 (103)

5.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: "Biography: Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge" Himself
6.	The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	-

7.	"The Blackberry Inn" (1996)	Himself	1996	-	-

8.	"Showbiz Today" (1984)	Himself (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	1.7 (18)
	1 TV episode: "Showbiz Today: (1995-05-31)" Himself
9.	Who Makes You Laugh? (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	2.0 (15)

10.	The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (1994) (TV)	Himself/honoree	1994	-	5.7 (28)

11.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

12.	A Century of Cinema (1994)	Himself	1994	-	5.6 (231)

13.	BET's Comicview Awards (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

14.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV)	Himself (Honoree)	1993	-	5.2 (16)

15.	"Martin" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	6.8 (1,297)
	1 TV episode: "Martin: The Break Up: Part 1 (#1.18)" Himself
16.	Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	5.7 (17)

17.	The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	3.5 (13)

18.	A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	6.0 (19)

19.	Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	6.7 (34)

20.	One Voice (1986) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself/Audience Member	1986	-	8.3 (102)

21.	"The Barbara Walters Special" (1976)	Himself (2 episodes, 1979-1986)	1986	-	5.7 (60)
	AKAs: Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime (USA: rerun title) The Barbara Walters Summer Special (USA: repeat compilations title) 2 TV episodes: "The Barbara Walters Special: (1986-12-02)" Himself "The Barbara Walters Special: (1979-05-29)" Himself
22.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (3 episodes, 1983-1986)	1986	-	-
	3 TV episodes: "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1986-05-09)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1983-06-26)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1983-06-19)" Himself
23.	"Pryor's Place" (1984)	Himself (10 episodes, 1984)	1984	-	6.2 (22)
	10 TV episodes: "Pryor's Place: Too Old Too Soon, Too Smart Too Late (#1.13)" Himself "Pryor's Place: Home Free (#1.12)" Himself "Pryor's Place: Cousin Rita (#1.11)" Himself "Pryor's Place: The Showoff (#1.10)" Himself "Pryor's Place: Kimosabe Blues (#1.9)" Himself 5 episodes not shown.
24.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself (8 episodes, 1973-1984)	1984	-	8.3 (463)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 8 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1984-04-27)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1983-02-09)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1980-12-12)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1980-09-05)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1974-08-28)" Himself 3 episodes not shown.
25.	Richard Pryor ...Here and Now (1983)	Himself	1983	-	6.7 (520)

26.	Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) (TV)	Himself/Host	1983	-	7.7 (104)
	AKAs: Motown 25 (USA: short title)
27.	The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV)	Co-Host	1983	-	5.4 (85)

28.	The Making of 'Superman III' (1983) (TV)	Himself / Gus Gorman	1983	-	4.1 (27)

29.	Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982) (TV)	Himself - Co-host	1982	-	7.7 (18)

30.	Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)	Himself	1982	-	7.4 (919)
	AKAs: Live on the Sunset Strip (Australia)
31.	The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981) (TV)	Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Film Editing	1981	-	5.7 (81)

32.	"Hot Hero Sandwich" (1979)	Himself (1 episode, 1979)	1979	-	6.8 (5)
	1 TV episode: "Hot Hero Sandwich: (1979-11-17)" Himself
33.	The 21st Annual Grammy Awards (1979) (TV)	Himself	1979	-	3.9 (17)

34.	Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)	Himself	1979	-	8.1 (1,221)
	AKAs: Another Pryor (USA: alternative title) Richard Pryor Is Back Live in Concert (USA: reissue title)
35.	"The Richard Pryor Show" (1977)	Himself / 22 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1977)	1977	-	7.0 (54)
	4 TV episodes: "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.4)" Himself / Hana-Bini Chef / Wino / El Neggro / Gun Shop Customer / Santa Claus "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.3)" Himself / Diner / Caveman with Fire / Mr. Fixit / Dr. Shanahan / Little Richard / Old Ringmaster "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.2)" Himself/Black Samurai/Big Ed Garvey/Archeologist/Come-From Man/Black Death Rocker "The Richard Pryor Show: (#1.1)" Himself / Star Wars Bartender / Spaghetti Western Anti-Hero / U.S. President / Mojo the Snake Handler / Serviceman
36.	The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) (TV)	Himself / 4 characters not shown	1977	-	6.7 (21)

37.	"The David Steinberg Show" (1972)	Himself (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	6.4 (16)
	1 TV episode: "The David Steinberg Show: (#1.24)" Himself
38.	The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV)	Co-host	1977	-	5.6 (80)

39.	The 19th Annual Grammy Awards (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	4.8 (23)

40.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Guest / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1973-1977)	1977	-	6.4 (102)
	3 TV episodes: "Soul Train: (#6.24)" Guest "Soul Train: Richard Pryor/Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes/South Shore Commission (#4.39)" Himself - Guest Emcee "Soul Train: Friends of Distinction/Timmy Thomas/The Independents (#2.23)" Himself
41.	"Saturday Night Live" (1975)	Himself - Host / Various (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	8.2 (6,599)
	AKAs: NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title) SNL (USA: informal title) SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) Saturday Night (USA: first season title) Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title) Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title) Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title) Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title) 1 TV episode: "Saturday Night Live: Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (#1.7)" Himself - Host/Various
42.	"The Mike Douglas Show" (1961)	Himself (10 episodes, 1965-1975)	1975	-	7.6 (80)
	10 TV episodes: "The Mike Douglas Show: (1975-07-01)" Himself "The Mike Douglas Show: (1974-11-29)" Himself "The Mike Douglas Show: (1974-11-28)" Himself "The Mike Douglas Show: (1974-11-27)" Himself "The Mike Douglas Show: (1974-11-26)" Himself 5 episodes not shown.
43.	The Lion Roars Again (1975)	(uncredited) Himself	1975	-	5.6 (53)

44.	"The Midnight Special" (1972)	Himself / Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1972-1974)	1974	-	7.5 (54)
	2 TV episodes: "The Midnight Special: (#2.37)" Himself "The Midnight Special: Pilot (#1.0)" Himself - Host
45.	"The Flip Wilson Show" (1970)	Himself / Various Characters (5 episodes, 1973-1974)	1974	-	7.4 (91)
	5 TV episodes: "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.15)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.8)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.3)" Himself/Various Characters "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.1)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#3.22)" Himself
46.	Lily (1973) (TV)	Himself/Various Characters	1973	-	7.6 (7)

47.	Wattstax (1973)	Himself	1973	-	7.5 (313)

48.	"Sesame Street" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1971)	1971	-	8.5 (1,833)
	AKAs: Open Sesame (New Zealand: English title: new syndication title) Sesame Street Unpaved (USA: syndication title) The New Sesame Street (USA: new syndication title) 1 TV episode: "Sesame Street: (#3.1)" Himself
49.	Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1971)	Himself	1971	-	5.6 (175)

50.	Dynamite Chicken (1971)	Himself	1971	-	4.9 (95)

51.	"Toast of the Town" (1948)	Comedian / Himself - Comedian (13 episodes, 1965-1970)	1970	-	8.4 (100)
	AKAs: The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title) 13 TV episodes: "Toast of the Town: (#24.7)" Himself - Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#23.20)" Himself - Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#21.35)" Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#21.15)" Comedian "Toast of the Town: (#20.40)" Comedian 8 episodes not shown.
52.	The Phynx (1970)	Himself	1970	-	4.7 (36)

53.	"The Mod Squad" (1968)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	7.0 (231)
	1 TV episode: "The Mod Squad: The Teeth of the Barracuda (#1.1)" Himself
54.	"The Joey Bishop Show" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	7.3 (19)
	1 TV episode: "The Joey Bishop Show: (1968-04-17)" Himself
55.	"The Pat Boone Show" (1967)	Himself (5 episodes, 1968)	1968	-	4.3 (11)
	5 TV episodes: "The Pat Boone Show: (1968-03-08)" Himself "The Pat Boone Show: (1968-03-07)" Himself "The Pat Boone Show: (1968-03-06)" Himself "The Pat Boone Show: (1968-03-05)" Himself "The Pat Boone Show: (1968-01-18)" Himself
56.	"Away We Go" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Away We Go: (1967-06-24)" Himself
57.	"The Kraft Summer Music Hall" (1966)	Regular (unknown episodes)	1966	-	-

58.	"On Broadway Tonight" (1964)	Himself (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	-
	1 TV episode: "On Broadway Tonight: (1964-08-31)" Himself


1.	Notorious (2009)	(uncredited) Himself

2.	"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America"
	1 TV episode: When I'm Bad I'm Better: The Groundbreakers (2009)
3.	Role Model: Gene Wilder (2008) (TV)	(uncredited) Grover Muldoon

4.	100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2007) (TV)	Himself

5.	Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black - So Was Cleopatra - Know Your History (2007) (V)	(uncredited) Himself

6.	The Curse of Superman (2006) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself/Gus Gorman

7.	"The Drug Years"
	1 TV episode: Teenage Wasteland (2006) Himself
8.	The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)	Memorial sequence

9.	The 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006) (TV)	Himself (in memoriam)

10.	Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (2005) (TV)	Himself

11.	"Larry King Live"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 12 December 2005 (2005) Himself
12.	"Entertainment Tonight"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 11 December 2005 (2005) Himself
13.	"Saturday Night Live"
	1 TV episode: Alec Baldwin/Shakira (2005) (uncredited) Job Intervewee
14.	Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons (2005) (TV)	Himself

15.	Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV)	Himself

16.	The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV)

17.	The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004) (TV)

18.	The N Word (2004)	Himself

19.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself #1

20.	When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

21.	TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V)	Himself

22.	TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004) (TV)

23.	Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV)	Himself

24.	101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) (TV)	Himself

25.	Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003) (TV)	Himself

26.	"E! True Hollywood Story"
	1 TV episode: Richard Pryor (2003) Himself
27.	"Heroes of Black Comedy" (2002)	Himself

28.	A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

29.	Me, Myself & Irene (2000)	(uncredited) Stand-Up Comedian on TV

30.	Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

31.	A Really Big Show: Ed Sullivan's 50th Anniversary (1998) (TV)	Himself

32.	Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996) (TV)	Himself

33.	Ed Sullivan All-Star Comedy Special (1995) (TV)	Himself

34.	But... Seriously (1994) (TV)	Himself

35.	Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV)	Himself

36.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) Himself
37.	The Best of Chevy Chase (1987) (V)	Himself

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Album: "That Nigger's Crazy", 1974 (won Grammy for Best Comedy Recording) more

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