John Elroy Sanford, better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his portrayal of Fred G. Sanford of the hit television show Sanford and Son. Foxx gained success with his raunchy nightclub acts during the 1950s and 1960s. Known as the "King of the Party Records", he performed on more than 50 records in his lifetime. He also starred on TV in The Redd Foxx Show and The Royal Family. His film projects included All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960), Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Norman... Is That You? (1976) and Harlem Nights (1989).
Redd Foxx
Active - 1960 - 2021 |
Birth - Dec 9, 1922 |
Death - Oct 11, 1991 |
Genres - Comedy, Documentary, Biography, Drama, Comedy Drama
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Subgenres - Biographical Film, Silent Feature, Blaxploitation Film, Buddy Cop Film, Comedy Drama
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Chicago Red, John Elroy Sanford, King of the Party Records, Redd & Yun Chi, Zorro-
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