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David Alan Grier
Actor | Writer | Producer
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 ...
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Jun
30,
1956 (age 62)
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6' 1½"
(1.87m)
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@davidalangrier (twitter.com)
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Funny You Should Ask (2017)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2017)
Jon Lovitz, Jackee Harry, Billy Gardell, David Alan Grier, Jodi Allen, and Bill Engvall (Nov
8,
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Season 1,
Episode 59
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Comedy Bang! Bang! (2014–2015)
(TV Series) - Network President (5 episodes, 2014)
Skylar Astin Wears Blue Jeans and Weathered Brown Desert Boots (May
8,
2015)
Season 4,
Episode 16
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Black Dynamite (2014)
(TV Series) - Doctor (1 episode, 2014)
How Honeybee Got Her Groove Back or Sexodus or Night of the Living Dickheads (Nov
8,
2014)
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Episode 4
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Doctor (voice)
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The 66th Annual Tony Awards (2012)
(TV Special) - Himself - Nominee & Performer, Performer ("It Ain't Necessarily So") |
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David Alan Grier: Comedy You Can Believe In (2009)
(TV Special) - Himself, Executive Producer, Writer |
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Chocolate News (2008)
(TV Series) - Writer (creator) (12 episodes, 2008), Himself - Host / Various (12 episodes, 2008), Writer (12 episodes, 2008), Executive Producer (12 episodes, 2008)
Episode #1.12 (Dec
31,
2008)
Season 1,
Episode 12
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Thank God You're Here (2007)
(TV Series) - Himself - Host (6 episodes, 2007), Producer (6 episodes, 2007) |
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Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street (2006)
(TV Movie) - Principal Eyeverson / The Man Upstairs (voice) |
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(TV Movie) - Principal Eyeverson / The Man Upstairs / Africans (voice) |
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Crank Yankers (2002–2005)
(TV Series) - Landanlius 'The Truth' Truefeld / Stompie / Danny (12 episodes, 2002) |
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Premium Blend (2001–2002)
(TV Series) - Himself - Host (7 episodes, 2001), Writer (7 episodes, 2001) |
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In Living Color (1990–2001)
(TV Series) - Various / Clavell / Reginald McCort / Jake's Co-Worker / Rajeem Carter / … (140 episodes, 1990), Writer (special material) (3 episodes, 1992), Performer ("Tribute to Broadway", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough") (1 episode, 1991), Performer ("2 Live Crew") (1 episode, 1990), Performer ("Pop Goes The Weasel", "Twinkle, Twinkle", "We Tight") (1 episode, 1990), … See more |
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The Wonderful World of Disney (1999–2000)
(TV Series) - Bob Bugler / Dan Anderson (2 episodes, 1999) |
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–2000)
(TV Series) - King Maynar / Dudley Bear / Bongo (3 episodes, 1995), Performer ("Bongo Man") (1 episode, 1995) |
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Saturday Night Live (1995)
(TV Series) - Antoine Meriweather (1 episode, 1995), Himself - Host / Terry / Bryant Gumbel / Balthazar / Charles Honeydew Wilkins / Dr. Emory Coleman (1 episode, 1995), Performer ("Black/White", "Freaky People", "Yes Indeedy-Dudley-Doo") (1 episode, 1995)
David Alan Grier/Silverchair (Dec
9,
1995)
Season 21,
Episode 8
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Himself - Host / Terry / Bryant Gumbel / Balthazar / Charles Honeydew Wilkins / Dr. Emory Coleman,
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The Preston Episodes (1995)
(TV Series) - David Preston (2 episodes, 1995), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 1995)
The Adam Gets Promoted Episode (Sep
16,
1995)
Season 1,
Episode 2
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The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
(TV Special) - Himself - Performer, Performer ("Hakuna Matata") |
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Rachael Ray (2018)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2018)
Chef Curtis Stone Is Rachael's Co-Host Today/David Alan Grier/Pumpkin Soup and Grilled Cheese/Amos Lee (Dec
6,
2018)
Season 13,
Episode 61
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Wendy: The Wendy Williams Show (2009–2018)
(TV Series) - Himself / Himself - Guest (6 episodes, 2009) |
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003–2018)
(TV Series) - Himself / Himself - Guest / Himself - Co-Host (26 episodes, 2003) |
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The Talk (2014–2018)
(TV Series) - Himself (4 episodes, 2014)
Guest Co-Hostess Erin Andrews/David Alan Grier/Scott Evans (Jul
19,
2018)
Season 8,
Episode 209
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Funny You Should Ask (2017)
(TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2017)
Jon Lovitz, Jackee Harry, Billy Gardell, David Alan Grier, Jodi Allen, and Bill Engvall (Nov
7,
2017)
Season 1,
Episode 58
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Himself
Jon Lovitz, Jackee Harry, Billy Gardell, David Alan Grier, Jodi Allen, and Bill Engvall (Nov
6,
2017)
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Steve Harvey (2016)
(TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2016)
Steve Wraps Up "Comedy Groundbreakers Week" with a Look Back at His Very Last Stand-Up Routine in 2012/Comedy Legend David Alan Grier (Nov
18,
2016)
Season 5,
Episode 54
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Himself
The Cast of NBC's "The Carmichael Show!"/Easter Fashions/Today's Trending Headlines (Mar
17,
2016)
Season 4,
Episode 116
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2016)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2016)
Sarah Silverman/David Alan Grier/Sheer Mag/Tim Alexander (May
26,
2016)
Season 3,
Episode 126
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Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Himself - Presenter, Best Time Ever Awards (1 episode, 2015) |
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The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)
(TV Series) - Himself - Panelist (1 episode, 2015)
Fox News Ax Gaffe & Confederate Flag History (Jun
24,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 77
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Himself - Panelist
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The Queen Latifah Show (2014)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2014)
David Alan Grier/Cole Hauser/Stars of "Deadliest Catch" (Apr
23,
2014)
Season 1,
Episode 137
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Himself
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The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access (2013)
(TV Series) - Himself (1 episode, 2013)
TCGS Half Hour + Saddle Bee Neigh T Hive (Oct
16,
2013)
Season 1,
Episode 112
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Himself (credit only)
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Big Morning Buzz Live (2012–2013)
(TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2012)
Taylor Momsen/David Alan Grier/Ziggy Marley/Greg Behrendt/The Pretty Reckless (Apr
13,
2012)
Season 4,
Episode 15
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1994–2005)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest / Himself (8 episodes, 1994) |
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The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005)
(TV Special) - Himself - Performer (segment "Baadasssss!") |
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The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (2000–2004)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest Host / Himself (8 episodes, 2000) |
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Late Show with David Letterman (1997–2004)
(TV Series) - Himself - Guest / Himself (2 episodes, 1997) |
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MADtv (2002–2004)
(TV Series) - Himself - Special Guest / Lunch Box Lewis / Himself / Ed Bradley (3 episodes, 2002) |
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Saturday Night Live (1995–1997)
(TV Series) - Himself - Host / Terry / Bryant Gumbel / Balthazar / Charles Honeydew Wilkins / Dr. Emory Coleman (2 episodes, 1995)
David Alan Grier/Silverchair (Dec
9,
1995)
Season 21,
Episode 8
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The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991)
(TV Special) - Himself / Various Characters |
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The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991)
(TV Special) - Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series |
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Cinematographer on the Moon: An Interview with Daniel Pearl (2018)
(Short) - Don 'No Soul' Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul,' 'Don 'No Soul' Simmons") (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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We're Gonna Need Bigger Skits: An Interview with Carl Gottlieb (2018)
(Short) - Don 'No Soul' Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul,' 'Don 'No Soul' Simmons") (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Gotham Comedy Live (2014)
(TV Series) - Himself - Comedian (3 episodes, 2014)
Best of Season Four: Best of the Best (Dec
25,
2014)
Season 4,
Episode 15
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Legends: Rodney Dangerfield (2006)
(TV Special) - Police Office - 'In Living Color' (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell - Volume 2 (2004)
(Video) - Tim Baker (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004)
(Video) - Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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