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Rudy Ray Moore(1927-2008)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Rudy Ray Moore in Disco Godfather (1979)
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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.
BornMarch 17, 1927
DiedOctober 19, 2008(81)
BornMarch 17, 1927
DiedOctober 19, 2008(81)
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Known for

Dolemite (1975)
Dolemite
5.7
  • Dolemite
  • 1975
The Human Tornado (1976)
The Human Tornado
6.0
  • Dolemite
  • 1976
Disco Godfather (1979)
Disco Godfather
5.2
  • Tucker Williams
  • 1979
Petey Wheatstraw (1977)
Petey Wheatstraw
6.1
  • Petey
  • 1977

Credits

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Actor

  • It Came from Trafalgar (2009)
    It Came from Trafalgar
    6.9
    • Dangerous Dan
    • 2009
  • A Stupid Movie for Jerks (2007)
    A Stupid Movie for Jerks
    7.3
    • Cop 1
    • 2007
  • Sons of Butcher (2005)
    Sons of Butcher
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Rudy (voice)
    • 2006
  • Ron Hall in Vampire Assassin (2005)
    Vampire Assassin
    1.6
    Video
    • 2005
  • Lil' Pimp (2005)
    Lil' Pimp
    4.7
    Video
    • Mr. Slippers (voice)
    • 2005
  • John Amos, Red Grant, Corey Holcomb, and J.B. Smoove in The Watermelon Heist (2003)
    The Watermelon Heist
    4.1
    • The Angel Of Death
    • 2003
  • The Dolemite Explosion (2002)
    The Dolemite Explosion
    4.5
    • Dolemite
    • 2002
  • Duelin' Firemen! (2000)
    Duelin' Firemen!
    7.6
    Video Game
    • Chief Cripsy
    • 2000
  • Big Money Hustlas (2000)
    Big Money Hustlas
    5.4
    Video
    • Dolemite
    • 2000
  • Prank (2000)
    Prank
    7.0
    • 2000
  • Shaolin Dolemite (1999)
    Shaolin Dolemite
    3.9
    Video
    • Monk Ru-Dee
    • 1999
  • Jenifer Lewis in Jackie's Back! (1999)
    Jackie's Back!
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Bad Guy (Coco Movie)
    • 1999
  • Violent New Breed (1997)
    Violent New Breed
    3.9
    Video
    • Pastor Williams
    • 1997
  • Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
    Fakin' Da Funk
    7.2
    • Larry
    • 1997
  • Halle Berry, Ian Richardson, and Natalie Desselle Reid in B*A*P*S (1997)
    B*A*P*S
    4.8
    • Nate
    • 1997

Writer

  • Big Money Hustlas (2000)
    Big Money Hustlas
    5.4
    Video
    • additional dialogue
    • 2000
  • Shaolin Dolemite (1999)
    Shaolin Dolemite
    3.9
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1999
  • Rudy Ray Moore in The Legend of Dolemite (1994)
    The Legend of Dolemite
    6.2
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Rude (1982)
    Rude
    6.0
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Petey Wheatstraw (1977)
    Petey Wheatstraw
    6.1
    • based on the character created by (as R.R. Moore)
    • 1977
  • The Human Tornado (1976)
    The Human Tornado
    6.0
    • character created by
    • song lyrics (as R.R. Moore)
    • 1976
  • Dolemite (1975)
    Dolemite
    5.7
    • from an original adaptation by (as R.R. Moore)
    • 1975

Producer

  • The Dolemite Explosion (2002)
    The Dolemite Explosion
    4.5
    • executive producer
    • 2002
  • Rudy Ray Moore: Live at Wetlands (2000)
    Rudy Ray Moore: Live at Wetlands
    6.0
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2000
  • Rudy Ray Moore in The Legend of Dolemite (1994)
    The Legend of Dolemite
    6.2
    • producer
    • 1994
  • Rude (1982)
    Rude
    6.0
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Disco Godfather (1979)
    Disco Godfather
    5.2
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1979
  • Petey Wheatstraw (1977)
    Petey Wheatstraw
    6.1
    • associate producer (as R.R. Moore)
    • 1977
  • The Human Tornado (1976)
    The Human Tornado
    6.0
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Dolemite (1975)
    Dolemite
    5.7
    • producer (as R.R. Moore, produced by)
    • 1975

Videos7

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Trailer
Trailer 2:44
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Trailer 2:44
Trailer
Disco Godfather
Trailer 3:35
Disco Godfather
Petey Wheatstraw
Trailer 2:22
Petey Wheatstraw
Dolemite
Trailer 2:07
Dolemite
Vampire Assassins
Trailer 0:46
Vampire Assassins

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Dolemite
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • March 17, 1927
    • Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
  • Died
    • October 19, 2008
    • Akron, Ohio, USA(complications from diabetes)
  • Parents
      Nathaniel Moore Sr
  • Relatives
    • Gerry Moore(Sibling)
  • Other works
    (1980s) Album: "Eat Out More Often" (Kent Records). NOTE; This record introduced his "Dolemite" character. Note: Previous Note is incorrect. "Dolemite" was introduced as far back as 1973.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Created the popular character of Dolemite, a kung-fu fighting pimp, as part of his stand-up comedy routine.
  • Nicknames
    • The Godfather of Rap
    • King of the Party Record

FAQ

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  • When did Rudy Ray Moore die?
    October 19, 2008
  • How did Rudy Ray Moore die?
    Complications from diabetes
  • How old was Rudy Ray Moore when he died?
    81 years old
  • Where did Rudy Ray Moore die?
    Akron, Ohio, USA
  • When was Rudy Ray Moore born?
    March 17, 1927

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