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 ...

Out of many stars who headlined blaxploitation genre movies in the ‘70s, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor were just a few enduring talents who managed to crossover into mainstream cinema.

By Seth Abramovitch Senior Writer “This is a perfect time for Richard Pryor,” says Jennifer Lee Pryor, the late comedian’s widow. “I’m just very excited and happy that we’re getting this out there.” ...

Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor in Lee Daniels's biopic of the legendary stand-up comedian. Daniels confirmed the casting news through his Twitter page, posting an image of himself posing with ...