Richard Pryor
| Born | December 1, 1940 |
| Hometown | Peoria, Illinois, United States |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Flynn Belaine, Flynn Belaine, Jennifer Lee, Deborah McGuire, Shelley R. Bonus, Patricia Price |
| Partner | Pam Grier, Deanna Richards |
| Children | Rain Pryor |
| Parents | LeRoy Pryor, Gertrude L. Thomas |
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