Pure Comedy:
* The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976): Pryor plays a charismatic baseball player in this classic comedy.
* Silver Streak (1976): A hilarious, action-packed comedy alongside Gene Wilder.
* Which Way Is Up? (1977): A hilarious take on identity and race.
* Car Wash (1976): A heartwarming and funny look at the lives of employees at a car wash.
* The Wiz (1978): A musical fantasy where he plays the Tin Man.
* See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989): A classic buddy comedy alongside Gene Wilder.
* Another You (1991): A romantic comedy with a hilarious twist.
* Harlem Nights (1989): A hilarious and moving story about a struggling nightclub in Harlem.
Deeper Roles:
* Blazing Saddles (1974): A groundbreaking Western satire where he plays a slave who becomes a sheriff.
* Superman III (1983): He plays the villainous Gus Gorman, a billionaire who becomes a supervillain.
* Brewster's Millions (1985): A classic comedy where he plays a streetwise con artist.
* Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986): A dramatic film where he plays a washed-up comedian facing his mortality.
* The Toy (1982): A charming and funny film about a toymaker who becomes a child.
* The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975): A comedic take on the famous detective story.
Television:
* The Richard Pryor Show (1977-1978): A variety show featuring Pryor's stand-up routines and musical guests.
* Saturday Night Live: Pryor hosted several episodes, leaving a lasting mark on the show.
This is just a selection of Richard Pryor's filmography. He starred in many more films, including:
* The Great White Hope (1970): A powerful film about a black boxer.
* Wattstax (1973): A concert film featuring various performers.
* The Muppet Movie (1979): A cameo appearance as a biker.
* The Cotton Club (1984): A historical drama set in the 1920s.
* My Little Girl (1986): A dramatic film about a father trying to reconnect with his daughter.
* Moving (1988): A touching comedy about a family moving to a new home.
For a complete list of his filmography, you can easily find it online. Enjoy!