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

Harlem Nights

Bennie Wilson

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Self - Comedian & Actor (archive footage)

Keep U.S. Beautiful

Self

Cotton Comes to Harlem

Uncle Bud / Booker Washington Sims

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

(archive footage)

...& Beautiful

All the Fine Young Cannibals

Redd (uncredited)

The Bob Hope Christmas Special

Self