Created the popular character of Dolemite, a kung-fu fighting pimp, as part of his stand-up comedy routine.
Black comedian and a pioneer of sexually explicit humor who later became the star of the classic film Dolemite (1975) and its sequel The Human Tornado (1976).
Began his career as an R&B singer and entertainer, but later moved into comedy.
Lived in a decrepit hotel as a way of keeping squatters out of the place. This hotel became the shooting location for every film Rudy produced in the 70s.