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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).
Rudy Ray Moore was born on 17 March 1927 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Dolemite (1975), The Human Tornado (1976) and Disco Godfather (1979). He died on 19 October 2008 in Akron, Ohio, USA.
Jan 28, 2020 · Comedian International Enterprises Rudy Ray Moore financed his 1975 blaxploitation film Dolemite with the profits from his stand-up records, risking it all for a chance at glory. If not for Eddie Murphy’s latest project, Rudy Ray Moore may have remained just as underground today as he was in the early 1970s.
Sep 15, 2020 · Moore is known as the Godfather of Rap. While he broke ground in the blaxploitation film scene, one of the most lasting effects of his influence goes back to where he started: music.
Dec 31, 2019 · Eddie Murphy stars as Blaxploitation legend Rudy Ray Moore in the Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name; the role has earned Murphy a Golden Globe nomination. Rudy Ray Moore began entertaining at the age of 15, became heralded as the Godfather of Rap, and eventually took his talent to movie theaters with Dolemite.
Oct 20, 2019 · Oct. 20, 2019 3:28 PM PT. Rudy Ray Moore and his singular brand of comedy captured Eddie Murphy ‘s imagination from a young age. It started when Murphy’s brother, Charlie, came home...
Oct 26, 2019 · Uncle Luke, Too $hort, Del the Funky Homosapien and Big Daddy Kane discuss the influence of comedian Rudy Ray Moore, the subject of Netflix's 'Dolemite Is My Name.'
