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Redd Foxx (1922–1991)

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Redd Foxx began doing stand-up comedy on the infamous "Chitlin' Circuit" in the 1940s and 1950s. Foxx was one of the premier "blue humor" comedians. Blue humor was very dirty, too dirty for white audiences. For years his party albums were not available in white record stores. In the 1960s his records became available... See full bio »

Born:

John Elroy Sanford
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 68) in Los Angeles, California, USA
Still of Redd Foxx in Sanford and Son Still of Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx in Harlem Nights Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx Still of Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Della Reese and Redd Foxx in Harlem Nights
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Hide HideActor (14 titles)
1991 The Royal Family (TV series)
Alfonso Royal
– Educating Al (1991) … Alfonso Royal
– What's Love Got to Do with It? (1991) … Alfonso Royal
– A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (1991) … Alfonso Royal
– Talkin' Baseball (1991) … Alfonso Royal
– Me and My Stuff (1991) … Alfonso Royal
See all 7 episodes »
 
1991 Bob Hope's Cross-Country Christmas (TV movie)
 
1989 Harlem Nights
Bennie Wilson
 
1987 Ghost of a Chance (TV movie)
Ivory Clay
 
1986 The Redd Foxx Show (TV series)
Al Hughes
– High Noon (1986) … Al Hughes
– The Old and the Restless (1986) … Al Hughes
– A Night to Forget (1986) … Al Hughes
– Mr. Right and Wrong (1986) … Al Hughes
– Lotto Fever (1986) … Al Hughes
See all 13 episodes »
 
1980-1981 Sanford (TV series)
Fred G. Sanford
– To Keep a Thief (1981) … Fred G. Sanford
– Private Lives (1981) … Fred G. Sanford
– Cal's Illegal Alien (1981) … Fred G. Sanford
– Jury Duty (1981) … Fred G. Sanford
– Freeway (1981) … Fred G. Sanford
See all 26 episodes »
 
1978 The Krofft Comedy Hour (TV movie)
Stewardess
 
1972-1977 Sanford and Son (TV series)
Fred G. Sanford / Himself
– School Daze (1977) … Fred G. Sanford
– Fred Sings the Blues (1977) … Fred G. Sanford
– Funny, You Don't Look It (1977) … Fred G. Sanford
– The Lucky Streak (1977) … Fred G. Sanford
– Fred the Activist (1977) … Fred G. Sanford
See all 135 episodes »
 
1976 Norman... Is That You?
Ben Chambers
 
1976 Lola! (TV series)
– Episode #1.3 (1976)
 
1975 Grady (TV series)
Fred Sanford
– Be It Ever So Humble (1975) … Fred Sanford
 
1970 Cotton Comes to Harlem
Uncle Bud/Booker Washington Sims
 
1967 ABC Stage 67 (TV series)
Pool Hustler
– A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America (1967) … Pool Hustler
 
1960 All the Fine Young Cannibals
Redd, Piano Player at Rose's (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
1983 Redd Foxx: Video in a Plain Brown Wrapper (video) (performer: "Lulu's Back in Town", "Chicago", "Exactly Like You")
 
1980-1981 Sanford (TV series)
– Cal the Coward (1981) (performer: "If I Didn't Care")
– The Benefit (1980) (performer: "Just the Way You Are" - uncredited, "Chicago That Toddlin' Town" - uncredited)
– The Still of the Night (1980) (performer: "If I Didn't Care" - uncredited)
 
1972-1975 Sanford and Son (TV series)
– Ebenezer Sanford (1975) (performer: "The Christmas Song Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" - uncredited)
– Brother, Can You Spare an Act? (1975) (performer: "'Tis Autumn" - uncredited, "Lulu's Back in Town" - uncredited)
– The Stand-In (1975) ("All of Me" - uncredited)
– A Guest in the Yard (1972) (performer: "It Must Be Jelly 'Cause Jam Don't Shake Like That" - uncredited)
– The Card Sharps (1972) (performer: "One For My Baby One More For the Road" - uncredited)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (4 titles)
1986 The Redd Foxx Show (TV series)
– High Noon (1986) (story)
 
1983 Redd Foxx: Video in a Plain Brown Wrapper (video)
 
1978 On Location: Redd Foxx (TV movie)
 
1975-1976 Sanford and Son (TV series)
– Sergeant Gork (1976) (story)
– The Masquerade Party (1975) (story)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1991 The Royal Family (TV series) (executive consultant - 3 episodes)
– Educating Al (1991) (executive consultant)
– A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (1991) (executive consultant)
– Me and My Stuff (1991) (executive consultant)
 
1986 The Redd Foxx Show (TV series) (executive consultant - 1 episode)
– My Funny Valentine (1986) (executive consultant)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1983 Redd Foxx: Video in a Plain Brown Wrapper (video) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2012 Laff Mobb Presents (TV series) (special thanks - 2 episodes)
– Mark Viera: Tales of a Nuyorican (2012) (special thanks)
– Roz G: Ain't Got Jokes, Got Problems (2012) (special thanks)
 
1983 Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
1978 Days of Heaven (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (67 titles)
2009 Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (TV series documentary)
– Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys (2009)
 
1996-2000 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is (2000) … Himself
– Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge (1996) … Himself
 
1983-1990 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 October 1990 (1990) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 July 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 May 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 April 1983 (1983) … Himself
 
1990 The 11th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1987 Motown Merry Christmas (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 Viva Shaf Vegas (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Rockwell/Redd Foxx (1985) … Himself
 
1985 The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 Dirty Dirty Jokes (video)
Himself - Host
 
1983 Redd Foxx: Video in a Plain Brown Wrapper (video)
Himself
 
1983 Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1981 The John Davidson Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
1979 The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1979 Down at the Dunbar (documentary short)
Himself
 
1978 The 1st Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1965-1978 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 February 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 May 1967 (1967) … Himself
– Episode #2.38 (1965) … Himself
 
1978 Flying High (TV series)
Himself
– High Rollers (1978) … Himself
 
1978 Happy Birthday, Bob (TV special)
Himself
 
1978 The Redd Foxx Special (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1978 ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 On Location: Redd Foxx (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (TV special)
Himself
 
1977 Donny and Marie (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.1 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Redd Foxx (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode dated 15 September 1977 (1977) … Himself - Host
 
1977 The Barbara Walters Summer Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Male Television Performer
 
1977 Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976-1977 The Jacksons (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1977) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1976) … Himself
 
1977 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 Celebrity Sweepstakes (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 January 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1976 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
– Episode #2.9 (1976) … Himself/Various Characters
 
1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.42 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 November 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #2.153 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 The Captain and Tennille (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actor [Variety]
 
1976 The Redd Foxx Becomes a Movie Star (documentary short)
Himself
 
1976 The Second Annual Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1975 Cher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.14 (1975) … Himself
– Episode #2.2 (1975) … Himself
 
1967-1975 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself - Center Square / Himself
– Episode dated 3 November 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode #1.198 (1967) … Himself - Center Square
– Episode #1.197 (1967) … Himself - Center Square
– Episode #1.196 (1967) … Himself - Center Square
– Episode #1.195 (1967) … Himself - Center Square
See all 6 episodes »
 
1975 Sammy and Company (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 April 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner
Himself - Ringside Commentator
 
1975 ABC's Wide World of Sports (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1974 Cotton Club '75 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1974 Andy Williams Presents (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973-1974 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx (1974) … Himself
– Celebrity Roast: Carroll O'Connor (1973) … Himself
– Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson (1973) … Himself
 
1974 Jack Benny's Second Farewell Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1970-1974 Flip (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.17 (1974) … Himself
– Episode #4.4 (1973) … Himself
– Episode #2.17 (1972) … Himself
– Episode #2.13 (1971) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (1970) … Himself
 
1973 The Bob Hope Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 November 1973 (1973) … Himself - Guest
 
1973 RCA's Opening Night (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973 A Couple of Dons (TV movie)
Himself
 
1971-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 August 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 June 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 January 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
See all 11 episodes »
 
1973 Keep U.S. Beautiful (TV movie)
Himself
 
1971 The Bob Hope Vietnam Christmas Show (TV special)
Himself
 
1970 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Himself
– I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2 (1970) … Himself
– I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 The Rosey Grier Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 Della (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.83 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #1.49 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 ...And Beautiful (TV movie)
Himself
 
1969 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.13 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 Allen Ludden's Gallery (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.21 (1969) … Himself
 
1967-1969 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Comedian
– Episode dated 14 February 1969 (1969) … Himself - Comedian
– Episode dated 27 September 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1967-1968 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.81 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #2.149 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #2.148 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #2.147 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #2.85 (1968) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
1968 Soul (TV movie)
Himself
 
1968 The Woody Woodbury Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 January 1968 (1968) … Himself
 
1965 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (15 titles)
2006 Video on Trial (TV series)
 
2005 Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself (In Memory Of)
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself #24
 
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (video documentary)
 
2002 Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 America's Favorite Funnyman (video short)
 
1996 Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1993 Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (TV special)
Himself
 
1993 Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 The Royal Family (TV series)
 
1980 Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1979 The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

[Who had to adjust his sleeping patterns before rehearsing on the set of Sanford and Son]: When I worked in clubs, I had to be alert until 2, maybe 3 in the morning. I found it best to sleep during the daytime. See more »

Trivia:

Interred at Palm Memorial Gardens, Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Devotion Section, Lawn Space 4091, 311 G. See more »

Trademark:

Gruff, deep voice See more »

Nickname:

Chicago Red See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius