Rudy Ray Moore: Biography, Facts and Career
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Rudolph Frank Moore (March 17, 1927 – October 19, 2008), known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, singer, actor, and film producer. He created the character Dolemite, the pimp from the 1975 film Dolemite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Dolemite Explosion (aka The Return of Dolemite). The persona was developed during his early comedy records. The recordings often featured Moore delivering profanity-filled rhyming poetry, which later earned Moore the nickname "the Godfather of Rap." Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy portrayed Moore in the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name.
Quick facts about Rudy Ray Moore
- Full name: Rudy Ray Moore
- Born: 1927-03-17
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q2174572
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Who is Rudy Ray Moore?
Rudolph Frank Moore (March 17, 1927 – October 19, 2008), known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, singer, actor, and film producer.
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When was Rudy Ray Moore born?
Rudy Ray Moore was born on 1927-03-17.
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