Rudy Ray Moore | |
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Born | Rudolph Frank Moore March 17, 1927 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 2008 Akron, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 81)
Cause of death | Diabetes-related problems |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, singer, comic, movie producer |
Years active | 1948–2008 |
Website | https://www.rudyraymoore.com/ |
Rudolph Frank Moore (March 17, 1927 – October 19, 2008), known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, musician, singer, movie actor, and movie producer.[1] He created the character Dolemite, the pimp from the 1975 movie Dolemite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Return of Dolemite.[2] The character was developed during his early comedy records.[3][4] He was known as "the Godfather of Rap".