Redd Foxx
Born: 1922-12-09
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Biography
John Elroy Sanford (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American comedian and actor, best known for his starring role on the sitcom Sanford and Son.
Known For
Harlem Nights
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
All the Fine Young Cannibals
The Apollo
Keep U.S. Beautiful
Norman... Is That You?
...& Beautiful
On Location: Redd Foxx
Top Movie Credits
Harlem Nights
Bennie Wilson
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self - Comedian & Actor (archive footage)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Redd (uncredited)
The Apollo
Self (archive footage)
Keep U.S. Beautiful
Self
Norman... Is That You?
Ben Chambers
On Location: Redd Foxx
Writer