Richard Pryor
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Richard Pryor's trophy case reflects his dominance across comedy. He won five consecutive Grammys for Best Comedy Album from 1974 to 1976, and again in 1982 and 1983, a record that still stands. His Emmy for writing showcased his talent behind the scenes. The first Mark Twain Prize, awarded in 1998, cemented his status as the patron saint of American comedy. His influence is so vast that nearly every modern comedian cites him as a primary inspiration.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
First recipient of this lifetime achievement award.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Stand-Up Comedian of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME
1979-09-10
Richard Pryor: America's Comic Genius
Records & Feats
First recipient of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Awarded in 1998, now considered the highest honor in comedy.
Five consecutive Grammy wins for Best Comedy Album
Won from 1974 to 1976 and again in 1982 and 1983.