Richard Pryor – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Bodytype	Slim
Height	5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Weight	75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black

Nickname	Richard
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	December 1, 1940
Full Name	Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor
Profession	Stand-up Comedian, Actor and Writer
Nationality	American
Date of Death	December 10, 2005
Place of Death	Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death	Heart Attack
Birthplace	Peoria, Illinois, United States
Religion	Non-Religious
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius

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Richard Pryor Education

School: Peoria High School, Peoria, IL

Richard Pryor Career

Profession: Stand-up Comedian, Actor and Writer

Known For: Bustin’ Loose

Debut:

1967: The Busy Body as Whittaker

Net Worth: USD $40 million approx.

Family & Relatives

Father: LeRoy Pryor

Mother: Gertrude L. Thomas

Brother: Lawrence D. Keys

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Flynn Belaine (1986 – 1991), Jennifer Lee Pryor (1981 – 2005), Deborah McGuire (1977 – 1978), Shelley R. Bonus (1968 – 1970) and Patricia Price (1961 – 1962)

No. of Children: 7 Children

Son: Stephen Michael Pryor, Franklin Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr.

Daughter: Kelsey Pryor, Rain Pryor, Renee Pryor, Elizabeth Pryor

Past Relationships:

Edy Williams (1969)
Geraldine Mason (1986 – 1987)
Pam Grier (1976)
Deana Haight (1966 – 1967)
Maxine Silverman (1966 – 1968)

FAQs

Who was Richard Pryor?

Richard Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer, born on 01 December, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, United States.

When did Richard Pryor pass away?

Richard Pryor passed away on December 10, 2005.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of Richard Pryor’s death was Heart Attack.

How old was Richard Pryor at the time of death?

Richard Pryor was 18 years old when he passed away.

How tall was Richard Pryor?

Richard Pryor was 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).