Rudolph Frank Moore, known as Rudy Ray Moore, was an American comedian, singer, actor, and film producer. He created the character Dolemite, the pimp from the 1975 film Dolemite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Return of Dolemite. The persona was developed during his early comedy records.

Was Dolemite movie successful?

Dolemite (1975) was an instant success, raking in some $10 million at the box office and cementing itself as the “Citizen Kane of kung fu pimping films”—as The New York Times has called it.

Did Dolemite movie make money?

According to Jet Magazine in 1976, Dolemite cost $100,000 to make and made more than $12 million dollars. It also became a cult hit, inspiring a generation of rappers and comedians including not only Murphy and Snoop Dogg (who cameos in the Netflix film) but also Dr. Dre and Busta Rhymes, among many others.