Ranked: These Comedians Have Made Us Laugh For Decades

8. Richard Pryor

Over a career spanning five decades, Richard Pryor shocked us and wowed us with his observations about everyday life. He recorded countless hours of material and even went on to appear in films like See No Evil, Hear No Evil and The Toy.

14 years after his death, Pryor is still considered one of the most influential and groundbreaking comedians. His material is still admired by up-and-coming comics running the circuit in Los Angeles. He died at the age of 65.