Redd Foxx



First NameRedd
Last NameFoxx
Full Name at BirthJohn Elroy Sanford
Age68 (age at death)
Date of BirthDecember 9, 1922
BirthplaceSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of DeathOctober 11, 1991
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Deathheart attack
Height5' 8" (173 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorGrey
Star SignSagittarius
ReligionChristian
EthnicityMultiracial
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor, Comedian
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameSanford and Son
Brand EndorsementsColt 45 (spokesperson)

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.


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Filmography

Selected Redd Foxx film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1991
The Royal Family
Alfonso Royal

1991
Bob Hope's Cross-Country Christmas
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1989
Bennie Wilson

1987
Ghost of a Chance
Ivory Clay

1986
Al Hughes

1980
Fred G. Sanford

1978
The Krofft Comedy Hour
Stewardess

1976
Ben Chambers

1975
Grady
Fred Sanford

1972
Fred G. Sanford, Himself

1970
Uncle Bud/Booker Washington Sims

1966
ABC Stage 67
Pool Hustler

1960
Redd, Piano Player at Rose's

Other Crew Credits

1991
The Royal Family
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Soundtrack Credits

1980
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Writer Credits

1978
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Redd Foxx