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John Elroy Sanford, better known by his stage name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his portrayal of Fred G. Sanford of the hit television show Sanford and Son. Foxx gained success with his raunchy nightclub acts during the 1950s and 1960s. Known as the "King of the Party Records", he performed on more than 50 records in his lifetime. He also starred on TV in The Redd Foxx Show and The Royal Family. His film projects included All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960), Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Norman... Is That You? (1976) and Harlem Nights (1989).
Birth Name
John Elroy Sanford
Born
Saturday, 09 December 1922
Died
Friday, 11 October 1991
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| See It Loud: The History of Black Television | Self | 2023 |
| Unsung Presents: Best in Black | Self | 2023 |
| The Super Bob Einstein Movie | Self | 2021 |
| History of the Sitcom | Fred Sanford | 2021 |
| Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Self - Comedian & Actor | 2021 |
| My Name Is Lopez | Self | 2021 |
| Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President | Self | 2020 |
| The Apollo | Himself / Self | 2019 |
| The Very Very Best of the 70s | Fred Sanford / (archive footage) | 2019 |
| The History of Comedy | Self | 2017 |
Actor Filmography
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Producer Filmography
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| Year | Type | Category | Won |
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| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1974 | Emmy | Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
