Redd Foxx
| Born | December 9, 1922 |
| Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Net worth | $-3000000 |
| Height | 5'10" (1.778m) |
| Spouse | Ka Ho Cho, Joi Yun Chi Chung, Betty Jean Harris, Evelyn Killebrew |
| Children | Debraca Denise |
| Parents | Mary Sanford Carson, Fred Sanford |
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Redd Foxx Was a Comedic Pioneer: Inside His Early Career and 'Sanford and Son' Success
- The comedian was known for his raunchy stand-up and unique approach
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Redd Foxx had a hit TV show, but he died broke
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Sanford & Son | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Sanford & Son | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Sanford & Son | Nominated |
| 1974 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Sanford & Son | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | Sanford & Son | Nominated |
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