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• • • • Spouse Evelyn Killebrew ( m. 1948; div. 1951) Betty Jean Harris ( m. 1956; div. 1975) Yun Chi Chung ( m. 1976; div. 1981) Ka Ho Cho ( m. 1991–1991) Notable works and roles in and Website John Elroy Sanford (December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991), better known by his Redd Foxx, was an and actor, best remembered for his explicit and his starring role on the 1970s. Foxx gained notoriety with his raunchy during the 1950s and 1960s. Known as the 'King of the Party Records', he performed on in his lifetime. He also starred in, and. His film projects included (1960), (1970), (1976) and (1989). In 2004, Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time ranked Foxx as the 24th best.

Foxx not only influenced many comedians, but was often portrayed in as well, mainly as a result of his famous, and exhibited on Sanford and Son. During the show's five year run, Foxx won a and received an additional three nominations, along with three nominations. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life [ ] Redd Foxx was born John Elroy Sanford on December 9, 1922, in and raised on 's.

His father, Fred Sanford, an and auto mechanic from, left his family when Foxx was four years old. He was raised by his half- mother, Mary Hughes from, his grandmother and his. Foxx attended in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood with future Chicago mayor. Foxx had an older brother, Fred G. Sanford Jr., who provided the name for his character on Sanford and Son. On July 27, 1939, Foxx performed on the radio show as part of the Jump Swinging Six. In the 1940s, he met Malcolm Little, later known as.

In, Foxx is referred to as 'Chicago Red, the funniest dishwasher on this earth.' He earned the nickname because of his reddish hair and complexion.

During, Foxx dodged the by eating half a bar of soap before his physical, a trick that resulted in. On September 30, 1946, Foxx recorded five songs for the under the direction of.

Career [ ] Nightclub act [ ] Foxx gained notoriety with his raunchy act. After performing on the East Coast, his big break came after singer insisted that he come to, where of Dootone records caught his act at the Brass Rail nightclub. Foxx was one of the first black comics to play to white audiences on the.

Aggiornamento Software Di Controllo Uniemens Individuale there. He was signed to a long-term contract and released a series of comedy albums that quickly became cult favorites. Sanford and Son [ ]. Main article: Foxx achieved his most widespread fame starring in the television Sanford and Son, an adaptation of the series. He used his starring role on Sanford and Son to help get jobs for his acquaintances such as,,,,,, Leroy Daniels, Ernest Mayhand and.

The series premiered on the on January 14, 1972 and was broadcast for six seasons. The final episode aired on March 25, 1977.

Foxx played the role of Fred G. Sanford ('Fred Sanford' was actually Foxx's father's and brother's name), while Foxx's co-star played the role of his son Lamont. In this sitcom, Fred and Lamont were owners of a junk/salvage store in who dealt with many humorous situations that would arise.

The series was notable for its and overt which helped of. The show also had several. When angry with Lamont, Fred would often say 'You big dummy' or would often fake heart attacks by putting his hand on his chest and saying (usually while looking up at the sky) 'It's, I'm coming to join ya honey/Elizabeth' (referring to his late wife). Fred would also complain about having to get out of working by showing Lamont his cramped hand. Foxx depicted a character in his 60s, although in real-life he was a decade younger. Demond Wilson had responded if he kept in touch with everybody from Sanford & Son; esp.

The series' star, himself, after the series was canceled: 'No. I saw Redd Foxx once before he died, circa 1983, and I never saw him again. At the time I was playing tennis at the Malibu Racquet Club and I was approached by some producers about doing a Redd Foxx 50th Anniversary Special. I hadn’t spoken to him since 1977, and I called the club where (Redd) was playing.