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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.
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Jan 28, 2020 · Learn about Rudy Ray Moore, the singer-turned-actor who created the blaxploitation character Dolemite and influenced black culture. Discover his true story, his comedy albums, his films, and his legacy.
Sep 15, 2020 · Setting the precedent for mixing beats and rhyme, he earned the nickname the Godfather of Rap, for having helped birth the genre, with Busta Rhymes, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 2...
Oct 20, 2019 · Rudy Ray Moore was his name, and ‘Dolemite’ is just one part of his legacy. By Jen Yamato Staff Writer. Oct. 20, 2019 3:28 PM PT. Rudy Ray Moore and his singular brand of comedy captured Eddie...
Oct 22, 2008 · Rudy Ray Moore, whose standup comedy, records and movies related earthy rhyming tales of a vivid gaggle of characters as they lurched from sexual escapade to sexual escapade in a boisterous...
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.'
