Redd Foxx
John Elroy Sanford, 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. Known as the "King of the Party Records", he performed on more than 50 records in his lifetime.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- St. Louis
- Educated at
- DuSable High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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Trending topics shown first"Love. Hygiene. That's the important thing. Hygiene. The toughest thing in the world: have to turn to your mate one night and say: "You gotta wash your ass!" Shit. Knowing how difficult it is, I said i…"
"Music played a large role in the survival of the black people in America — that and a sense of humor that just couldn't be enslaved."
"We were poor. If I wasn't a boy, I wouldn't have had nothing to play with."
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Timeline
1922
Born
Birth1991
Died
Death
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