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
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Joe Springer
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Martin (1992) as Richard Pryor
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) 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
- Me, Myself & Irene (2000) as Stand-Up Comedian on TV (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Lost Highway (1997) as Arnie
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Blazing Saddles (1974) Screenplay
- The Muppet Movie (1979) as Balloon Vendor
- Superman III (1983) as August 'Gus' Gorman
- Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Wiz (1978) as The Wiz
- Harlem Nights (1989) as Sugar Ray
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) Original Film Writer
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Breakdown: 1975 (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Montgomery Brewster
- Silver Streak (1976) as Grover Muldoon
- Car Wash (1976) as Daddy Rich
- The Young Lawyers (1970) Cast
- Stir Crazy (1980) as Harry Monroe
- I Am (2012) as Self
- Moving (1988) as Arlo Pear
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- California Suite (1978) as Dr. Chauncey Gump
- Blue Collar (1978) as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
- Another You (1991) as Eddie Dash
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) as Piano Man
- Superstar (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977) as Host
- The Toy (1982) as Jack Brown
- Mad Dog Time (1996) as Jimmy the Gravedigger
- Uptown Saturday Night (1974) as Sharp Eye Washington
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Phynx (1970) as Richard Pryor
- Hit! (1973) as Mike Willmer
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Charlie Snow
- I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Some Kind of Hero (1982) as Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal
- Wholly Moses (1980) as Pharaoh
- Critical Condition (1987) as Eddie Lenahan/Dr. Kevin Slattery
- Group Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Greased Lightning (1977) as Wendell Scott
- Bustin' Loose (1981) as Joe Braxton
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
- Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Busy Body (1967) as Whittaker
- The N Word (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mack (1973) as Slim
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
- The Making of 'Superman III' (1985) as Self
- Carter's Army (1975) as Pvt. Jonathan Crunk
- Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) as Self
- A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dynamite Chicken (1971) as Self
- Wild in the Streets (1968) as Stanley X
- The Lion Roars Again (1975) as Self
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines (1986) as Self
- The Young Lawyers (1969) as Otis Tucker
- Adiós Amigo (1975) as Sam Spade
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) as Self
- Some Call It Loving (1973) as Jeff
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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), The Muppet Movie (1979), Superman III (1983).
What TV shows has Richard Pryor appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Chicago Hope (1994), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
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