Redd Foxx

Acting

Born: 1922-12-09

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

37 Works

7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

7.2

Golden Globe Awards

1944

7.5

Sanford and Son

1972

6.6

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

7.0

The Name of the Game

1968

7.0

Dinah!

1974

6.8

The Dick Cavett Show

1968

7.0

The Bob Hope Show

1950

4.7

The Flip Wilson Show

1970

5.4

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973

6.8

ABC Stage 67

1966