Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Comedian Rudy Ray Moore, better known as Dolemite, has died in ...

Rudy Ray Moore, the actor/comedian best known as Dolemite, has died. The Website EURWeb is reporting that Rudy Ray Moore, the actor/comedian best known as Dolemite, has died. Moore, who won fame after ...

Rudy Ray Moore, star of Dolemite, passed away yesterday at age 81. Now, I’ve never seen Dolemite all the way through, but it’s a blaxploitation classic. Here’s the trailer from YouTube. “Dolemite is ...

When it comes to comedy movies, Eddie Murphy is the king. From Beverly Hills Cop to Dr. Doolittle to, of course, the Shrek ...

Eddie Murphy's film Dolemite Is My Name, portrays the life of blaxploitation icon Rudy Ray Moore. Murphy's performance as Moore showcases his versatility and conviction, capturing Moore's journey from ...

Rudy Ray Moore, 81, the self-proclaimed "Godfather of Rap" who influenced generations of rappers and comedians with his rhyming style, braggadocio and profanity-laced routines, died Oct. 19 in Akron, ...

The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore's 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch Provided by PR Newswire Feb 18, 2026, 5:30:00 AM The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere ...

Rudy Ray Moore, a raunchy 1970s comedian who played the title role of a flashy pimp in the movie “Dolemite” and influenced a generation of rappers, died Sunday, Oct. 19 in Akron, Ohio from ...