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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 .
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.
Comedian Redd Foxx, who became a television star playing an irascible, bawdy junkman in “Sanford and Son” and returned nearly two decades later in the current CBS series “The Royal Family,” died...
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.
Notorious for his frank, tell-it-like-it-is style, Redd Foxx broke new ground for minorities and comedians alike. By joking about everything from sex to color barriers, he brought simmering and taboo issues into the open.
From classic stand-up performances to memorable TV moments, join us on a journey through the timeless works of Redd Foxx, celebrating the man who brought joy to countless hearts.
The legendary Redd Foxx uttered those words regularly in his memorable and longtime role as Fred Sanford in Sanford and Son in the 1970s — making them still part of the vernacular of pop...
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.
Redd Foxx, a ground-breaking comedian best known for his portrayal of a curmudgeonly junk dealer in the 1970's televison series "Sanford and Son," died late Friday night...
85K Followers, 18 Following, 861 Posts - Redd Foxx (@reddfoxxofficial) on Instagram: "Original comedy G.O.A.T. Beloved father, actor, singer, Golden Globe winner & star and co-creator of “Sanford and Son” #sanfordandson #comedylegends".