Rudy Ray Moore

Biography

Rudolph Frank Moore, known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian and actor who gained fame for creating the iconic character Dolemite in films such as "Dolemite" (1975), "The Human Tornado" (1976), and "Big Money Hustlas" (2000). He started his career as a nightclub dancer and singer, eventually developing a persona that earned him the nickname "the Godfather of Rap". Moore served in the US Army, where he was nicknamed for singing country songs.