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Rudolph Frank Moore, known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, musician, singer, film actor, and film producer.
He was an American comedian, singer, and filmmaker best known for creating the Dolemite character and producing independent blaxploitation films in the 1970s.
He is primarily recognized for his cult films Dolemite (1975), The Human Tornado (1976), and Disco Godfather (1979), which helped define the grindhouse aesthetic.
He specialized in DIY, low-budget exploitation cinema that blended comedy, music, and action, often featuring his signature rhyming storytelling style.