Photo: Coast Artists Inc. (management); photographer: John E. Reed, Hollywood. / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Redd Foxx is one of those figures I think the comedy world underrates today. Born John Elroy Sanford in St. Louis, he built a raunchy nightclub act during the civil rights era and earned the title King of the Party Records across more than fifty albums, which is a staggering body of underground work. Then he crossed into the living room with Sanford and Son and won a 1973 Golden Globe. What strikes me is the sheer nerve of dragging that uncut energy onto network television and making it land. He cleared a path through laughter, and modern comedians owe him more than they admit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Redd Foxx
- Name (Japanese)
- レッド・フォックス
- Reading
- れっど・ふぉっくす
- Born
- December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Height
- 70 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / actor / comedian
2. Background
- High school
- DuSable High School
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Sanford and Son | — | |
| Notable work | Sanford | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Redd Foxx born?
December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991.
Where is Redd Foxx from?
Redd Foxx is from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What does Redd Foxx do?
Redd Foxx works as television actor, actor, comedian.
How tall is Redd Foxx?
Redd Foxx is 70 cm.
What is Redd Foxx known for?
Notable works include Sanford and Son, Sanford.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.