"Unspeakable," an inside look at the life of comedian and social critic Richard Pryor, stars James Murray Jackson Jr. and E. Faye Butler. It premiered in Chicago on Oct. 6 at the Broadway Playhouse.

Richard Pryor occupies his own special category in comedy. He played Las Vegas and made popular movies, and performed routines that were almost short stories — searing, profane and moving. Pryor grew ...

For a man known for his ferocious verbal skills, it’s easy to forget what a gifted physical comedian Richard Pryorwas, not just early in his career when he still had the crossover appeal of Bill Cosby ...

Inny Clemons’ latest work is channeling Richard Pryor and bringing the iconic comedian to life in in the Apple TV+ historical drama series, The Big Cigar. “This project called for Richard to be in his ...

LOS ANGELES -- Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations and modern life made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, died of a heart attack ...

Forest Whitaker is teaming with the late comedian’s widow, Jennifer Pryor, to produce the film through his Significant Productions shingle. Whitaker will develop a new script with input from Jennifer ...

André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...

The post Richard Pryor’s Warner Albums to Be Reissued as 7xLP Box Set appeared first on Consequence. Six of Richard Pryor’s comedy albums from 1974 to 1983 have been compiled into a 7xLP box set ...

There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month. The New Yorker will reach ...

Richard D. Pryor “Pops” was born on July 9, 1944 in Limestone County, AL. He departed this life on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death ...

Comedy fans who grew up on blurry VHS copies of the stand-up classic will be awed by a new release that showcases the nuances of Pryor's delivery as well as Wexler's dynamic camerawork. The problem is ...

FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook of Pennsylvania as the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. by KOMO Staff & News Services LOS ANGELES - Richard Pryor, ...