Red Foxx Star, St. Louis Walk Of Fame Editorial Photo

John Elroy Sanford December 9, 1922 – October 11, 1991, better known by his screen name Redd Foxx, was an American stand-up comedian and actor, best remembered for his explicit comedy records and his starring role on the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son. Foxx gained notoriety with his raunchy nightclub acts during the 1950s and 1960s.