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Richard S. " Cactus " Pryor (January 7, 1923 – August 30, 2011) was an American broadcaster and humorist. He received his nickname after the old Cactus Theater on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, which was run by his father, "Skinny" Pryor.
Richard 'Cactus' Pryor was an actor who appeared in films such as Hellfighters, The Green Berets and Trespasses. He was born and died in Austin, Texas, and had Alzheimer's disease.
- Actor
- January 7, 1923
- Richard 'Cactus' Pryor
- August 30, 2011
Aug 30, 2011 · Cactus Pryor died today. He was 88 years old and living out his years with Alzheimer's in Buda. Cactus was a Texas legend, easily the most famous man in Austin for more than four decades.
- Kevin Benz
Aug 30, 2011 · Richard S. "Cactus" Pryor was a humorist, broadcaster and Austin native who died of Alzheimer's in 2011. He was known for his radio and TV shows, his movies with John Wayne, and his royal impersonations.
- January 7, 1923
- August 30, 2011
Austin broadcast personality Richard "Cactus" Pryor interviews actor Dan Blocker, best known for his portrayal of Hoss Cartwright on the television program "Bonanza." The conversation covers...
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- Texas Archive of the Moving Image
Aug 30, 2011 · The legendary humorist and radio and TV personality was a fixture of Austin culture for nearly 90 years. He entertained presidents, stars, and listeners with his Southern-fried wit, disguises, and golf stories.
Cactus Pryor is a political satirist and after-dinner speaker who has entertained audiences with his wit and humor for decades. This article follows him as he performs his act as a Danish general in Sealy, Texas, and reveals his personal and professional journey.
