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David Alan Grier
Acting

David Alan Grier

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

30 Jun 1956

Age

70 Years

Born In

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Total Projects

165

Years Active

71 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.4 ★

Overview

David Alan Grier is an American comedian and film and television actor, best known for his work on the sketch comedy television show "In Living Color".

Filmography

St. Denis Medical

tv

St. Denis Medical

2024

St. Denis Medical

as Ron Leonard

The American Society of Magical Negroes

movie

The American Society of Magical Negroes

2024

The American Society of Magical Negroes

as Roger

Elsbeth

tv

Elsbeth

2024

Elsbeth

as Arthur Greene Jr.

2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

movie

2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

2023

2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

as Self

The Color Purple

movie

The Color Purple

2023

The Color Purple

as Reverend Avery

Candy Cane Lane

movie

Candy Cane Lane

2023

Candy Cane Lane

as Santa Claus

They Cloned Tyrone

movie

They Cloned Tyrone

2023

They Cloned Tyrone

as The Preacher

CineRaya

movie

The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell

2023

The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell

as Self

Poker Face

tv

Poker Face

2023

Poker Face

as Otto

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

movie

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

2022

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

as Cogsworth

Sherri

tv

Sherri

2022

Sherri

as Self - Guest

The Patient

tv

The Patient

2022

The Patient

as Charlie Addison

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

tv

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

2022

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

as Self

Joe Pickett

tv

Joe Pickett

2021

Joe Pickett

as Vern Dunnegan

Clifford the Big Red Dog

movie

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021

Clifford the Big Red Dog

as Packard

Show of Titles

movie

Show of Titles

2021

Show of Titles

as "Guys and Dolls" Performer

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty

movie

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty

2021

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty

as Self

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

tv

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

2021

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

A Soldier's Play

movie

A Soldier's Play

2021

A Soldier's Play

as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters

Coffee & Kareem

movie

Coffee & Kareem

2020

Coffee & Kareem

as Captain Hill

The Kelly Clarkson Show

tv

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

A Black Lady Sketch Show

tv

A Black Lady Sketch Show

2019

A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Preacher

Sprinter

movie

Sprinter

2019

Sprinter

as Coach

Native Son

movie

Native Son

2019

Native Son

as Marty

Busy Tonight

tv

Busy Tonight

2018

Busy Tonight

as Self - Guest

The Cool Kids

tv

The Cool Kids

2018

The Cool Kids

as Hank

Arizona

movie

Arizona

2018

Arizona

as Coburn

The Resident

tv

The Resident

2018

The Resident

as Lamar Broome

A Christmas Story Live!

movie

A Christmas Story Live!

2017

A Christmas Story Live!

as Santa Claus

CineRaya

tv

Snap Decision

2017

Snap Decision

as Self - Host

The Big Sick

movie

The Big Sick

2017

The Big Sick

as Andy Dodd

A Series of Unfortunate Events

tv

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017

A Series of Unfortunate Events

as Hal

Jingle Ballin'

movie

Jingle Ballin'

2016

Jingle Ballin'

as Colin

Match Game

tv

Match Game

2016

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

The Wiz Live!

movie

The Wiz Live!

2015

The Wiz Live!

as The Cowardly Lion

The Making of the Wiz Live!

movie

The Making of the Wiz Live!

2015

The Making of the Wiz Live!

as Self

Chopped Junior

tv

Chopped Junior

2015

Chopped Junior

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

tv

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest

The Carmichael Show

tv

The Carmichael Show

2015

The Carmichael Show

as Joe Carmichael

Lennon or McCartney

movie

Lennon or McCartney

2014

Lennon or McCartney

as Self

An En Vogue Christmas

movie

An En Vogue Christmas

2014

An En Vogue Christmas

as Marty

Celebrity Name Game

tv

Celebrity Name Game

2014

Celebrity Name Game

as Self

Bad Teacher

tv

Bad Teacher

2014

Bad Teacher

as Carl Gaines

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

movie

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

2013

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

as Mr. Robert

Beat Bobby Flay

tv

Beat Bobby Flay

2013

Beat Bobby Flay

as Self

Cutthroat Kitchen

tv

Cutthroat Kitchen

2013

Cutthroat Kitchen

as Self - Guest Judge

Hollywood Game Night

tv

Hollywood Game Night

2013

Hollywood Game Night

as Self

Peeples

movie

Peeples

2013

Peeples

as Virgil Peeples

Gotham Comedy Live

tv

Gotham Comedy Live

2012

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

Gotham Comedy Live

tv

Gotham Comedy Live

2012

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Comedian

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

tv

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

2012

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

as Rudd Rhymez (voice)

The Soul Man

tv

The Soul Man

2012

The Soul Man

as Jesse

Comedy Bang! Bang!

tv

Comedy Bang! Bang!

2012

Comedy Bang! Bang!

as Network President

The Eric Andre Show

tv

The Eric Andre Show

2012

The Eric Andre Show

as Self

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

movie

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

2011

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

as Moss the Troll (voice)

Happy Endings

tv

Happy Endings

2011

Happy Endings

as Terry

Astro Boy

movie

Astro Boy

2009

Astro Boy

as Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

tv

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Dance Flick

movie

Dance Flick

2009

Dance Flick

as Sugar Bear

Chocolate News

tv

Chocolate News

2008

Chocolate News

An American Carol

movie

An American Carol

2008

An American Carol

as Rastus Malone

Gym Teacher: The Movie

movie

Gym Teacher: The Movie

2008

Gym Teacher: The Movie

as Shelly Bragg

The Poker House

movie

The Poker House

2008

The Poker House

as Stymie

Kissing Cousins

movie

Kissing Cousins

2008

Kissing Cousins

as The Griller

The Hustle

movie

The Hustle

2008

The Hustle

as Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid

Heckler

movie

Heckler

2007

Heckler

as Self

Head Case

tv

Head Case

2007

Head Case

as Self

Thank God You're Here

tv

Thank God You're Here

2007

Thank God You're Here

as Self - Host

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

movie

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

as Principal Eyeverson/The Man Upstairs (voice)

Little Man

movie

Little Man

2006

Little Man

as Jimmy

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

movie

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

2006

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

as Principal Eyeverson (voice)

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

movie

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

2005

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

as Himself

Bones

tv

Bones

2005

Bones

as Professor Bunsen Jude

Bewitched

movie

Bewitched

2005

Bewitched

as Jim Fields

Dancing with the Stars

tv

Dancing with the Stars

2005

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

movie

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

as Uncle Henry

Unscripted

tv

Unscripted

2005

Unscripted

as David Alan Grier

The Woodsman

movie

The Woodsman

2004

The Woodsman

as Bob

CineRaya

tv

The Tony Danza Show

2004

The Tony Danza Show

as Self

Baadasssss!

movie

Baadasssss!

2004

Baadasssss!

as Clyde Houston

If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely

movie

If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely

2004

If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely

as Himself

Laffapalooza! #2

movie

Laffapalooza! #2

2004

Laffapalooza! #2

as Self

CineRaya

movie

David Alan Grier: The Book of David - The Cult Figure's Manifesto

2003

David Alan Grier: The Book of David - The Cult Figure's Manifesto

as Himself

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

tv

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest Co-Host

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

tv

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

movie

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

2003

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

as Limo Driver

Tiptoes

movie

Tiptoes

2002

Tiptoes

as Jerry Robin Jr.

Life with Bonnie

tv

Life with Bonnie

2002

Life with Bonnie

as David Bellows

King of Texas

movie

King of Texas

2002

King of Texas

as Rip

The Proud Family

tv

The Proud Family

2001

The Proud Family

as Reuben (voice)

Samurai Jack

tv

Samurai Jack

2001

Samurai Jack

as Da Samurai

My Wife and Kids

tv

My Wife and Kids

2001

My Wife and Kids

15 Minutes

movie

15 Minutes

2001

15 Minutes

as Mugger

Gary & Mike

tv

Gary & Mike

2001

Gary & Mike

as Thaddeus (voice)

DAG

tv

DAG

2000

DAG

as Jerome Daggett

Boston Public

tv

Boston Public

2000

Boston Public

as Laurence Williams

CineRaya

movie

Damned If You Do

2000

Damned If You Do

as The Devil

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

tv

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

2000

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as Tubunch (voice)

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

movie

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

2000

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

as Measures

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

movie

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

2000

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby

as Mr. Butz

Angels in the Infield

movie

Angels in the Infield

2000

Angels in the Infield

as Bob Bugler

Return to Me

movie

Return to Me

2000

Return to Me

as Charlie Johnson

CineRaya

movie

East of A

2000

East of A

as Brother James

3 Strikes

movie

3 Strikes

2000

3 Strikes

as Detective Jenkins

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

movie

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

2000

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

as Self/Carl Bentley

Stuart Little

movie

Stuart Little

1999

Stuart Little

as Red (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

tv

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Jeremy Swift

The '60s

movie

The '60s

1999

The '60s

as Fred Hampton

The '60s

tv

The '60s

1999

The '60s

as Fred Hampton

A Saintly Switch

movie

A Saintly Switch

1999

A Saintly Switch

as Dan Anderson

Hollywood Squares

tv

Hollywood Squares

1998

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

Hercules

tv

Hercules

1998

Hercules

as Memnon (voice)

Hercules

tv

Hercules

1998

Hercules

Damon

tv

Damon

1998

Damon

as Bernard Thomas

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

movie

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Self

Premium Blend

tv

Premium Blend

1997

Premium Blend

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Top of the World

movie

Top of the World

1997

Top of the World

as Detective Augustus

McHale's Navy

movie

McHale's Navy

1997

McHale's Navy

as Ensign Charles Parker

Pulp Comics

tv

Pulp Comics

1996

Pulp Comics

as himself

Kenan & Kel

tv

Kenan & Kel

1996

Kenan & Kel

as David Alan Grier

The Daily Show

tv

The Daily Show

1996

The Daily Show

as Self

Jumanji

movie

Jumanji

1995

Jumanji

as Carl Bentley

CineRaya

tv

The Preston Episodes

1995

The Preston Episodes

as David Preston

Pinky and the Brain

tv

Pinky and the Brain

1995

Pinky and the Brain

as Marlon (voice)

Tales from the Hood

movie

Tales from the Hood

1995

Tales from the Hood

as Carl Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

tv

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Bongo (voice)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

tv

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Dudley (voice)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

tv

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as King Maynard (voice)

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

movie

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

1995

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

as Spike

Blankman

movie

Blankman

1994

Blankman

as Kevin Walker

In the Army Now

movie

In the Army Now

1994

In the Army Now

as Fred Ostroff

The X-Files

tv

The X-Files

1993

The X-Files

as Cinema Audience (uncredited)

Martin

tv

Martin

1992

Martin

as Rev. Leon Lonnie Love

Boomerang

movie

Boomerang

1992

Boomerang

as Gerard Jackson

HBO First Look

tv

HBO First Look

1992

HBO First Look

The Player

movie

The Player

1992

The Player

as David Alan Grier

Almost an Angel

movie

Almost an Angel

1990

Almost an Angel

as Det. Bill

Dream On

tv

Dream On

1990

Dream On

as Marshall

In Living Color

tv

In Living Color

1990

In Living Color

as Self - Various Characters

Loose Cannons

movie

Loose Cannons

1990

Loose Cannons

as Drummond

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

movie

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3

movie

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3

1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

movie

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

as Newsman

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

movie

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Me and Him

movie

Me and Him

1988

Me and Him

as Peter Conklin

Off Limits

movie

Off Limits

1988

Off Limits

as Rogers

Tanner '88

tv

Tanner '88

1988

Tanner '88

as Secret Serviceman

Tanner '88

tv

Tanner '88

1988

Tanner '88

A Different World

tv

A Different World

1987

A Different World

as Professor Byron Walcott

Tour of Duty

tv

Tour of Duty

1987

Tour of Duty

as Harold

Amazon Women on the Moon

movie

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987

Amazon Women on the Moon

as Don Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul") / Don Simmons (segment "Don 'No Soul' Simmons")

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

tv

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1987

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

From the Hip

movie

From the Hip

1987

From the Hip

as Steve Hadley

ALF

tv

ALF

1986

ALF

as FBI #1

All is Forgiven

tv

All is Forgiven

1986

All is Forgiven

as Oliver Royce

The Equalizer

tv

The Equalizer

1985

The Equalizer

as Desk Sergeant

Beer

movie

Beer

1985

Beer

as Elliott Morrison

A Soldier's Story

movie

A Soldier's Story

1984

A Soldier's Story

as Corporal Cobb

Streamers

movie

Streamers

1983

Streamers

as Roger

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Antoine Meriweather (uncredited)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Oscars

tv

The Oscars

1953

The Oscars

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Baby, You're a Star

TBA

Baby, You're a Star

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