Richard Sandfield
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| Born | 1937 (age 86–87) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Ventriloquist |
Richard L. Sandfield is an American ventriloquist of the act Richard and Willie.
Early life
Richard L. Sandfield was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1937. He attended Manassas High School in Memphis. He was a member of the Student Council, president of the Science Club and a member of the basketball team.
He entered the US Airforce in 1954 and was honorably discharged after being stationed in California. Seeing a great ventriloquist by the name of Aaron Williams inspired him to pursue the profession. He purchased a Davenport Ventriloquist’s Dummy from England and began practicing for hours and writing material.
Career
Sandfield began working in small clubs around Los Angeles, mainly the Parisian Room, a jazz club located at La Brea Ave. and Washington Blvd. His big break came with The John Levy Talent Management Agency where he worked with such artists as Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, The Temptations, Roberta Flack, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Withers, appeared on the Black Omnibus hosted by James Earl Jones, Mike Douglas Show, What's Happening and much more.
He performed at the Apollo Theater, the Carter Barron Amphitheater, the Fisher Theater and quite a few others. His second break came by way of the recording industry where he was able to record five albums with Dooto Records and seven albums with Laff Records. These recordings helped to solidify his place in comedic history.[1] His work with Richard Pryor and Red Foxx, just to name a few, made Richard and Willie an even more sought after act onstage, on records, on television and in print media such as Ebony magazine,[2] Jet magazine,[3] and other print publications.
Later Life
Richard married Anita Riles after dating for many years. They reside in Southern California.
Discography
- Low-Down and Dirty (1969)
- Willie and Rising Dick (1969)
- Nasty and Naughty (1971)
- The Race Track (1972)
- Richard and Willie Snow White and the Black Knight (1972)
- Funky and Filthy (1975)
- Richard and Willie Funky honkey Nasty Nigger(1975)
- Richard Pryor meets Richard and Willie and the SLA[4] (1976)
- Richard and Willie Red White and Blue from a Black Point of View(1976)
- Richard and Willie and Red Foxx Comedy Roots (1977)
- Richard and Willie Waiting for Gas (1979)
- Richard and Willie Firecracker (1980)
References
- ↑ Littleton, Darryl (November 10, 2006). Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh. Applause Theater and Cinema Books. p. 140. ISBN 978-1557836809. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "Name it, She'll Make It". Ebony Magazine. 32 (7): 72. May 1977. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rising Young Comedian Started Career as Lark". Jet Magazine. 37 (19): 60. February 12, 1970. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ 100 Most Popular Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Focus On. December 2, 2017. p. 2199. ASIN B0786MWW8W. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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