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David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956) is an American comedian and actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, Grier gained popularity playing multiple roles in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color (1990–1994) and Reverend Leon Lonnie Love on the Fox comedy series Martin (1993–1997).
IMDb profile of David Alan Grier, a comedian and actor who starred in In Living Color, A Soldier's Play, The Wiz Live, and more. See his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos, and upcoming projects.
- January 1, 1
- 1.87 m
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
David Alan Grier. Actor: Joe Pickett. David Alan Grier was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Aretas Ruth (Dudley), a schoolteacher, and William Henry Grier, a psychiatrist and writer. He trained in Shakespeare at Yale University, where he received an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Grier began his professional career on Broadway as Jackie Robinson in "The First", for which he earned a Tony ...
- June 30, 1956
Mar 16, 2024 · David Alan Grier trained to be a serious theater actor and he was one, starring on Broadway at the age of 25. But then, a few years later, he got cast in a sketch show called In Living Color and ...
Jun 7, 2021 · The actor and comedian talks about his career, from In Living Color to Jamie Foxx's Netflix show, and his views on social media and LGBTQ humor. He also reveals how he landed a role in Queen Sugar and why he turned down a movie offer.
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Sep 21, 2021 · Sept. 21, 2021. David Alan Grier is riveted by jack rabbits. “I saw one the other day in a grocery store parking lot,” he said in a recent phone conversation from Calgary, Canada, where he was ...
Mar 25, 2024 · Listen to the actor's interview with host Kai Wright, where he talks about his roles in \"The First,\" \"In Living Color,\" \"The Color Purple\" and more. He also reflects on his past work and his place in the industry as a Black performer.
