Where to watch Richard Pryor in the UK
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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, film director, social critic, satirist, writer, and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: receiving praise from notable comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bob New…
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Joe Springer
- Martin (1992) as Richard Pryor
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Partridge Family (1970) as A.E. Simon
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Legends (2006) as G.O.D. (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Norm Show (1999) Cast
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Me, Myself & Irene (2000) as Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Lost Highway (1997) as Arnie
- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Blazing Saddles (1974) Screenplay
- Superman III (1983) as August 'Gus' Gorman
- The Muppet Movie (1979) as Balloon Vendor
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Original Film Writer
- The Wiz (1978) as The Wiz
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Montgomery Brewster
- Harlem Nights (1989) as Sugar Ray
- Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Breakdown: 1975 (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Young Lawyers (1970) Cast
- Silver Streak (1976) as Grover Muldoon
- Car Wash (1976) as Daddy Rich
- Stir Crazy (1980) as Harry Monroe
- California Suite (1978) as Dr. Chauncey Gump
- I Am (2012) as Self
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977) as Host
- Another You (1991) as Eddie Dash
- Mad Dog Time (1996) as Jimmy the Gravedigger
- Blue Collar (1978) as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
- Superstar (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Critical Condition (1987) as Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
- Uptown Saturday Night (1974) as Sharp Eye Washington
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) as Piano Man
- The Phynx (1970) as Richard Pryor
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
- Moving (1988) as Arlo Pear
- I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The Busy Body (1967) as Whittaker
- The Toy (1982) as Jack Brown
- Wild in the Streets (1968) as Stanley X
- The Mack (1973) as Slim
- Bustin' Loose (1981) as Joe Braxton
- Some Kind of Hero (1982) as Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
- Group Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Wholly Moses (1980) as Pharaoh
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
- Greased Lightning (1977) as Wendell Scott
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Charlie Snow
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Hit! (1973) as Mike Willmer
- Carter's Army (1975) as Pvt. Jonathan Crunk
- The N Word (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Adiós Amigo (1975) as Sam Spade
- The Lion Roars Again (1975) as Self
- Dynamite Chicken (1971) as Self
- Wattstax (1973) as Self
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) as Self
- I Am Richard Pryor (2019) as Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
- Some Call It Loving (1973) as Jeff
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) as Self
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- In God We Tru$t (1980) as G.O.D.
- Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983) as Self
- But... Seriously (1994) as Self (archive footage)
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Where can I watch Richard Pryor films in the UK?
Richard Pryor's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Richard Pryor's most popular films?
Most-watched Richard Pryor films currently: Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Lost Highway (1997), Blazing Saddles (1974), Superman III (1983), The Muppet Movie (1979).
What TV shows has Richard Pryor appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Chicago Hope (1994).
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