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Date of Birth:

9 December 1922, St. Louis, Missouri, USA more

Date of Death:

11 October 1991, Los Angeles, California, USA more

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Mini Biography:

Redd Foxx began doing stand-up comedy on the infamous "Chitlin' Circuit"... more

Trivia:

His stage name came from his childhood nickname "Red" which referred to... more

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Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 6 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(9 articles)

DVD Playhouse--August 2009
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'Funny People' Stars Answer Film's Burning Questions
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US TV Schedule:

#5.21

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Royal Family" (1991)	Alfonso Royal (7 episodes, 1991)	1991	-	6.7 (50)
	7 TV episodes: "The Royal Family: Educating Al (#1.7)" Alfonso Royal "The Royal Family: What's Love Got to Do with It? (#1.6)" Alfonso Royal "The Royal Family: A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (#1.5)" Alfonso Royal "The Royal Family: Talkin' Baseball (#1.4)" Alfonso Royal "The Royal Family: Me and My Stuff (#1.3)" Alfonso Royal 2 episodes not shown.
2.	Harlem Nights (1989)	Bennie Wilson	1989	$95.9M	5.3 (5,953)

3.	Ghost of a Chance (1987) (TV)	Ivory Clay	1987	-	5.1 (33)

4.	"The Redd Foxx Show" (1986)	Al Hughes (13 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	7.3 (14)
	13 TV episodes: "The Redd Foxx Show: High Noon (#1.13)" Al Hughes "The Redd Foxx Show: The Old and the Restless (#1.12)" Al Hughes "The Redd Foxx Show: A Night to Forget (#1.11)" Al Hughes "The Redd Foxx Show: Mr. Right and Wrong (#1.10)" Al Hughes "The Redd Foxx Show: Lotto Fever (#1.9)" Al Hughes 8 episodes not shown.
5.	"Sanford" (1980)	Fred G. Sanford (26 episodes, 1980-1981)	1981	-	6.1 (63)
	26 TV episodes: "Sanford: To Keep a Thief (#2.12)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford: Private Lives (#2.11)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford: Cal's Illegal Alien (#2.10)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford: Jury Duty (#2.9)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford: Freeway (#2.8)" Fred G. Sanford 21 episodes not shown.
6.	"Sanford and Son" (1972)	Fred G. Sanford / Himself (134 episodes, 1972-1977)	1977	-	8.1 (1,012)
	134 TV episodes: "Sanford and Son: School Daze (#6.24)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford and Son: Fred Sings the Blues (#6.23)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford and Son: Funny, You Don't Look It (#6.22)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford and Son: The Lucky Streak (#6.21)" Fred G. Sanford "Sanford and Son: Fred the Activist (#6.20)" Fred G. Sanford 129 episodes not shown.
7.	Norman... Is That You? (1976)	Ben Chambers	1976	-	4.7 (122)

8.	"Grady" (1975)	Fred Sanford (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	5.1 (10)
	1 TV episode: "Grady: Fred Visits (#1.1)" Fred Sanford
9.	Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)	Uncle Bud/Booker Washington Sims	1970	-	6.4 (517)

10.	"ABC Stage 67" (1966)	Pool Hustler (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)" Pool Hustler
11.	All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960)	(uncredited) Redd, Piano Player at Rose's	1960	-	5.7 (360)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Sanford" (1980)	(1 episode, 1981)	1981	-	6.1 (63)
	1 TV episode: "Sanford: Cal the Coward (#2.4)" (performer: "If I Didn't Care")
2.	"Sanford and Son" (1972)	(3 episodes, 1975)	1975	-	8.1 (1,012)
	3 TV episodes: "Sanford and Son: Ebenezer Sanford (#5.12)" (performer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" (uncredited)) "Sanford and Son: Brother, Can You Spare an Act? (#5.6)" ("'Tis Autumn" (uncredited), "Lulu's Back in Town" (uncredited)) "Sanford and Son: The Stand-In (#4.16)" ("All of Me" (uncredited))

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Redd Foxx Show" (1986)	(1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.3 (14)
	1 TV episode: "The Redd Foxx Show: High Noon (#1.13)" (story)
2.	On Location: Redd Foxx (1978) (TV)	(writer)	1978	-	6.4 (12)

3.	"Sanford and Son" (1972)	(2 episodes, 1975-1976)	1976	-	8.1 (1,012)
	2 TV episodes: "Sanford and Son: Sergeant Gork (#5.23)" (story) "Sanford and Son: The Masquerade Party (#4.18)" (story)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"The Royal Family" (1991)	executive consultant (3 episodes, 1991)	1991	-	6.7 (50)
		3 TV episodes: "The Royal Family: Educating Al (#1.7)" (executive consultant) "The Royal Family: A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (#1.5)" (executive consultant) "The Royal Family: Me and My Stuff (#1.3)" (executive consultant)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV)	(special thanks)	1983	-	7.8 (50)

2.	Days of Heaven (1978)	(special thanks)	1978	-	8.0 (10,720)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" (2009)	(1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	7.6 (48)
	1 TV episode: "Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys (#1.5)"
2.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: "Biography: Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is" Himself
3.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (4 episodes, 1983-1990)	1990	-	-
	4 TV episodes: "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1990-10-26)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1988-07-15)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1986-05-16)" Himself "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1983-04-24)" Himself
4.	The 11th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	3.7 (6)

5.	Motown Merry Christmas (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	4.4 (19)

6.	Viva Shaf Vegas (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	4.7 (13)

7.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Himself (1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	6.4 (102)
	1 TV episode: "Soul Train: Rockwell/Redd Foxx (#14.17)" Himself
8.	The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	-

9.	The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1984) (TV)	Himself	1984	-	-

10.	Dirty Dirty Jokes (1984) (V)	Himself - Host	1984	-	5.5 (18)

11.	Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV)	Himself	1983	-	7.8 (50)

12.	"The John Davidson Show" (1980)	Himself (1 episode, 1981)	1981	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The John Davidson Show: (1981-02-02)" Himself
13.	Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 (1980) (TV)	Himself	1980	-	6.5 (53)

14.	The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (1979) (TV)	Himself	1979	-	-

15.	The 1st Annual Black Achievement Awards (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	-

16.	"Flying High" (1978)	Himself (1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	6.0 (22)
	1 TV episode: "Flying High: High Rollers (#1.8)" Himself
17.	Happy Birthday, Bob (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	7.4 (8)

18.	ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	-

19.	On Location: Redd Foxx (1978) (TV)	Himself	1978	-	6.4 (12)

20.	Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	-

21.	"Redd Foxx" (1977)	Himself - Host (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	5.5 (10)
	AKAs: The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: "Redd Foxx: (1977-09-15)" Himself - Host
22.	"The Barbara Walters Special" (1976)	Himself (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	5.7 (60)
	AKAs: Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime (USA: rerun title) The Barbara Walters Summer Special (USA: repeat compilations title) 1 TV episode: "The Barbara Walters Special: (#1.3)" Himself
23.	Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	-

24.	"The Brady Bunch Hour" (1977)	Himself (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	2.3 (84)
	1 TV episode: "The Brady Bunch Hour: (#1.6)" Himself
25.	Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	9.2 (17)
	AKAs: Inaugural Concert for President Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title) Inaugural Concert for President-Elect Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title) Inaugural Eve Concert (USA: alternative title) Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Concert (USA: alternative title) Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Eve Gala (USA: alternative title)
26.	The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	8.0 (60)

27.	"The Sonny and Cher Show" (1976)	Himself / Various Characters (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	6.7 (58)
	1 TV episode: "The Sonny and Cher Show: (#2.9)" Himself/Various Characters
28.	"Dinah!" (1974)	Himself (2 episodes, 1976)	1976	-	6.5 (37)
	AKAs: Dinah! & Friends 2 TV episodes: "Dinah!: (1976-11-10)" Himself "Dinah!: (1976-05-04)" Himself
29.	"The Captain and Tennille" (1976)	Himself (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	5.7 (44)
	1 TV episode: "The Captain and Tennille: (#1.2)" Himself
30.	"The Jacksons" (1976)	Himself (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	6.0 (35)
	1 TV episode: "The Jacksons: (#1.2)" Himself
31.	The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1976) (TV)	Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actor [Variety]	1976	-	5.3 (17)

32.	The Second Annual Comedy Awards (1976) (TV)	Himself	1976	-	-

33.	"Cher" (1975)	Himself (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	6.9 (34)
	1 TV episode: "Cher: (#2.14)" Himself
34.	"The Hollywood Squares" (1965)	Center Square / Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1967-1975)	1975	-	6.6 (116)
	2 TV episodes: "The Hollywood Squares: (1975-11-03)" Guest Appearance "The Hollywood Squares: (1967-07-17)" Center Square
35.	"Sammy and Company" (1975)	Himself (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Sammy and Company: (1975-04-06)" Himself
36.	Cotton Club '75 (1975) (TV)	Himself	1975	-	-

37.	Andy Williams Presents (1974) (TV)	Himself	1974	-	-

38.	"The Dean Martin Show" (1965)	Himself (3 episodes, 1973-1974)	1974	-	8.4 (138)
	AKAs: The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title) 3 TV episodes: "The Dean Martin Show: Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx" Himself "The Dean Martin Show: Celebrity Roast: Carroll O'Connor" Himself "The Dean Martin Show: Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson" Himself
39.	Jack Benny's Second Farewell Special (1974) (TV)	Himself	1974	-	-

40.	"The Flip Wilson Show" (1970)	Himself (5 episodes, 1970-1974)	1974	-	7.4 (91)
	5 TV episodes: "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.17)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#4.4)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#2.17)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#2.13)" Himself "The Flip Wilson Show: (#1.3)" Himself
41.	"The Bob Hope Show" (1952)	Himself-Guest (1 episode, 1973)	1973	-	7.3 (8)
	1 TV episode: "The Bob Hope Show: (1973-11-13)" Himself-Guest
42.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself (11 episodes, 1971-1973)	1973	-	8.3 (463)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 11 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1973-08-20)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1973-06-20)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1973-01-12)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1972-09-26)" Himself "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: (1972-08-21)" Himself 6 episodes not shown.
43.	Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973) (TV)	Himself	1973	-	-

44.	The Bob Hope Vietnam Christmas Show (1971) (TV)	Himself	1971	-	6.8 (9)

45.	"The Name of the Game" (1968)	Himself (2 episodes, 1970)	1970	-	8.0 (112)
	2 TV episodes: "The Name of the Game: I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2 (#3.11)" Himself "The Name of the Game: I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1 (#3.10)" Himself
46.	"The Rosey Grier Show" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Rosey Grier Show: (1970-09-26)" Himself
47.	...And Beautiful (1969) (TV)	Himself	1969	-	-

48.	"The David Frost Show" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	8.5 (25)
	1 TV episode: "The David Frost Show: (#1.13)" Himself
49.	"The Joey Bishop Show" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	7.3 (19)
	1 TV episode: "The Joey Bishop Show: (1968-04-17)" Himself
50.	"The Woody Woodbury Show" (1967)	Himself (1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Woody Woodbury Show: (1968-01-31)" Himself
51.	"The Mike Douglas Show" (1961)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.6 (80)
	1 TV episode: "The Mike Douglas Show: (1967-09-27)" Himself
52.	"The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)	Himself (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.3 (95)
	1 TV episode: "The Merv Griffin Show: (1967-05-16)" Himself


1.	"Video on Trial"
	1 TV episode: Holiday Crap (2006) Himself
2.	Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV)	Himself

3.	BET Comedy Awards (2004) (TV)	Himself (In Memory Of)

4.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself #24

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

6.	Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV)	Himself

7.	America's Favorite Funnyman (2002) (V)

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

9.	"E! True Hollywood Story"
	1 TV episode: Redd Foxx (????) Himself
10.	Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (1993) (TV)	Himself

11.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV)	Himself

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

13.	"The Royal Family"
	1 TV episode: New Beginnings (1991) (uncredited) Alfonso Royal

Additional Details

Other Works:

Book: "The Redd Foxx Encyclopedia of Black Humor," w/Norma Miller, 1974. more

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Comedy | Music | Talk-Show | Family more

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Character Name In Title | African American | Non Fiction | Variety more

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