90s black comedy actors: 59 Photos
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1. Richard Pryor. Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows, as for his fast paced life, multiple marriages and battles with drug addiction.
When it comes to the funniest black comedians right now, old school stand up comics like Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock are atop the list, while also among some of the funniest comedians of all time. Then there's legendary Black stand up comedians like Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, and Katt Williams, who sell out arenas.
The comedic performances and styles of Dick Gregory, Godfrey Cambridge, Bill Cosby, Flip Wilson, and Jackie “Moms” Mabley are analyzed as well as newspaper and magazine articles during the 1960s for an in-depth perspective in how their humor impacted American society.
Redd Foxx. A comedy trailblazer, Redd Foxx made a name for himself during the 1950s for his raunchy comedic routines. Known as the King of the Party Records, he performed on more than 50 albums in his lifetime.
1. Denzel Washington. Denzel Washington has been regarded as a paragon of acting excellence throughout his decades-long career. He was born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York.
Greatest Black Comedian/Comedic Actors
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