Mudbone (character)

Mudbone is a recurring character in Richard Pryor's stand-up shows. Debuting on the 1975 album ...Is It Something I Said?. Mudbone is perhaps Pryor's most famous creation.^[1] A black wino philosopher born in Tupelo, Mississippi,^[1] his character was an alter-ego for Pryor.^[2]

Mudbone
First appearance	...Is It Something I Said?
Last appearance	Richard Pryor: Here and Now
Created by	Richard Pryor
Portrayed by	Richard Pryor
In-universe information
Race	African American
Gender	Male
Origin	United States
Nationality	American

During Pryor's concert film, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip, the audience begins to yell "Do Mudbone!" and Pryor reluctantly resurrects the character.^[1]