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   Website. reddfoxx.com. John Elroy Sanford[ 1 ] (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Foxx gained success with his raunchy nightclub act before and during the civil rights movement.

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   Oct 7, 2024 · Redd Foxx (born December 9, 1922, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died October 11, 1991, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian known for his raunchy stand-up routines. His style of comedy, which featured foul language and highly adult subject matter, influenced generations of comics. He was also a television actor, star of the hit ...

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Redd Foxx was born John Elroy Sanford on December 9, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri. His parents nicknamed him ‘Red’ due to his ‘ruddy’ complexion. His parents nicknamed him ‘Red’ due to ...

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   Foxx began performing as a comedian/actor in black theaters and nightclubs, often referred to as the “Chitlin Circuit.”. From 1951-1955 he teamed with comic Slappy White, a lifelong friend who would also act alongside him on Sanford and Son and The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour. While he was performing in Los Angeles, he was offered a deal with the ...

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   Redd Foxx. Actor: Sanford and Son. 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.

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   • Redd Foxx (born December 9, 1922, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died October 11, 1991, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian known for his raunchy stand-up routines. His style of comedy, which featured foul language and highly adult subject matter, influenced generations of comics.

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   What did Redd Foxx do for a living?

   • Redd Foxx was an American comedian known for his raunchy stand-up routines. His style of comedy, which featured foul language and highly adult subject matter, influenced generations of comics. He was also a television actor, star of the hit TV series Sanford and Son, which ran from 1972 to 1977.

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   Why is Redd Foxx called Red?

   • Redd Foxx was born John Elroy Sanford on December 9, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri. His parents nicknamed him ‘Red’ due to his ‘ruddy’ complexion. His family was poor, and his mother, Mary, worked multiple jobs to support them. Foxx often credited her for the reason behind his love of comedy.

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   Is Redd Foxx dead?

   • "Redd Foxx, Cantankerous Master of Bawdy Humor, Is Dead at 68". The New York Times. ^ "Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time". Comedy Central Presents. April 17, 2004. Comedy Central. Archived from the original on June 5, 2004. Retrieved September 21, 2016. ^ "Redd Foxx". GoldenGlobes.org. Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

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   When did Foxx become famous?

   • In the 1960s his records became available, although marginally in white record stores, leading to minor comedy work on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show") and The Red Skelton Hour (1951), among other classic variety shows of the time. Foxx developed a fan base in the 1960s that led to increased notoriety.

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   Did Redd Foxx die from 'Sanford'?

   • "Redd Foxx, TV's 'Sanford,' Dies of Heart Attack at 68 : Entertainment: Comedian is stricken while rehearsing new show, 'The Royal Family.' ". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved November 11, 2017. ^ "She's a Sweet Old Woman Scene from Harlem Nights Movie (1989) | MOVIECLIPS".

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8. www.youtube.com › playlistStand-Up Comedy from Redd Foxx Show - YouTube

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   Actor and stand-up comedian, Redd Foxx (SANFORD AND SON), had his own variety show on ABC from 1977-1978. The short-lived sketch comedy show featured Foxx an...