REDD FOXX

John Elroy Sanford, known to many by his stage name Redd Foxx, was a talented comedian and actor. He is beloved by fans for starring on the TV show, Sanford and Son, portraying Fred G. Sanford. Aside from finding success in the nightclub scene during the ‘50s and’ 60s, he was also known as the “King of Party Records”, having performed on over 50 records during his career. In 2004, he was ranked at #24 in Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.

In addition, Foxx had won a Golden Globe Award, several nominations for Primetime Emmy Award, and a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. However, despite his fame and fortune, Redd filed for bankruptcy in 1983 due to his extravagant lifestyle, legal separation settlement, and monthly support payment to her wives. This might even lead him to opt for money loans. Up until his demise, he was still indebted with a total of over $3.6 million for his taxes. Redd passed in 1991 on the set of The Royal Family. He was 68 years old then.