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David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Known For Acting
Birthday Jun 30, 1956 (69)
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, USA
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 10, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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". ...

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They Cloned Tyrone

They Cloned Tyrone

2023

as The Preacher

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane

2023

as Santa Claus

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

2023

as Reverend Avery

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021

as Packard

Coffee & Kareem

Coffee & Kareem

2020

as Captain Hill

Sprinter

Sprinter

2019

as Coach

Native Son

Native Son

2019

as Marty

Arizona

Arizona

2018

as Coburn

The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017

as Andy Dodd

A Christmas Story Live!

A Christmas Story Live!

2017

as Santa Claus

Jingle Ballin'

Jingle Ballin'

2016

as Colin

The Wiz Live!

The Wiz Live!

2015

as The Cowardly Lion

An En Vogue Christmas

An En Vogue Christmas

2014

as Marty

Peeples

Peeples

2013

as Virgil Peeples

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

2013

as Mr. Robert

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

2011

as Moss the Troll (voice)

Dance Flick

Dance Flick

2009

as Sugar Bear

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

2009

as Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot

Kissing Cousins

Kissing Cousins

2008

as The Griller

The Hustle

The Hustle

2008

as Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid

The Poker House

The Poker House

2008

as Stymie

Gym Teacher: The Movie

Gym Teacher: The Movie

2008

as Shelly Bragg

An American Carol

An American Carol

2008

as Rastus Malone

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006

as Principal Eyeverson/The Man Upstairs (voice)

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

2006

as Principal Eyeverson (voice)

Little Man

Little Man

2006

as Jimmy

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005

as Uncle Henry

Bewitched

Bewitched

2005

as Jim Fields

The Woodsman

The Woodsman

2004

as Bob

Baadasssss!

Baadasssss!

2004

as Clyde Houston

King of Texas

King of Texas

2002

as Rip

Tiptoes

Tiptoes

2002

as Jerry Robin Jr.

15 Minutes

15 Minutes

2001

as Mugger

East of A

East of A

2000

as Brother James

3 Strikes

3 Strikes

2000

as Detective Jenkins

Return to Me

Return to Me

2000

as Charlie Johnson

Angels in the Infield

Angels in the Infield

2000

as Bob Bugler

Damned If You Do

Damned If You Do

2000

as The Devil

A Saintly Switch

A Saintly Switch

1999

as Dan Anderson

Stuart Little

Stuart Little

1999

as Red (voice)

The 60s

The 60s

1999

as Fred Hampton

Top of the World

Top of the World

1998

as Detective Augustus

McHale's Navy

McHale's Navy

1997

as Ensign Charles Parker

Jumanji

Jumanji

1995

as Carl Bentley

Tales from the Hood

Tales from the Hood

1995

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

Blankman

Blankman

1994

as Kevin Walker

In the Army Now

In the Army Now

1994

as Fred Ostroff

Boomerang

Boomerang

1992

as Gerard Jackson

The Player

The Player

1992

as David Alan Grier

Almost an Angel

Almost an Angel

1990

as Det. Bill

Loose Cannons

Loose Cannons

1990

as Drummond

Off Limits

Off Limits

1988

as Rogers

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

as Newsman

From the Hip

From the Hip

1987

as Steve Hadley

Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987

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

Beer

Beer

1985

as Elliott Morrison

A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story

1984

as Corporal Cobb

Streamers

Streamers

1983

as Roger

The Poker House

The Poker House

2008

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The Poker House

The Poker House

2008

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Life with Bonnie

as David Bellows

Episodes: 44

First Aired: Sep 17, 2002

The Carmichael Show

as Joe Carmichael

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Aug 26, 2015

The Cool Kids

as Hank

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 28, 2018

DAG

as Jerome Daggett

Episodes: 17

First Aired: Nov 14, 2000

Damon

as Bernard Thomas

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Mar 22, 1998

Bad Teacher

as Carl Gaines

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Apr 24, 2014

St. Denis Medical

as Dr. Ron

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Nov 12, 2024

Joe Pickett

as Vern Dunnegan

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Dec 06, 2021

The Preston Episodes

as David Preston

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Sep 09, 1995

The Patient

as Charlie Addison

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Aug 30, 2022

All is Forgiven

as Oliver Royce

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Mar 20, 1986

A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Preacher

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Aug 02, 2019

The Resident

as Lamar Broome

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 21, 2018

A Series of Unfortunate Events

as Hal

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 13, 2017

The '60s

as Fred Hampton

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 07, 1999

A Different World

as Professor Byron Walcott

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1987

Boston Public

as Laurence Williams

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 23, 2000

Dream On

as Marshall

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 08, 1990

Tanner '88

as Secret Serviceman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 15, 1988

Kenan & Kel

as David Alan Grier

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 17, 1996

The X-Files

as Cinema Audience (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1993

The Equalizer

as Desk Sergeant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

ALF

as FBI #1

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1986

Tour of Duty

as Harold

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1987

Samurai Jack

as Da Samurai

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 10, 2001

Comedy Bang! Bang!

as Network President

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 08, 2012

Hercules

as Memnon (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1998

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Jeremy Swift

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Gary & Mike

as Thaddeus (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 2001

Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

as Rudd Rhymez (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 13, 2012

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Bongo (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Dudley (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as King Maynard (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 12, 1995

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as Tubunch (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 2000

The Proud Family

as Reuben (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 2001

Pinky and the Brain

as Marlon (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1995

Bones

as Professor Bunsen Jude

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 2005

Happy Endings

as Terry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 13, 2011

In Living Color

as Self - Various Characters

Episodes: 127

First Aired: Apr 15, 1990

Premium Blend

Episodes: 97

First Aired: Nov 29, 1997

Chocolate News

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Oct 15, 2008

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Jun 01, 2005

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Apr 14, 2021

Thank God You're Here

as Self - Host

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Apr 09, 2007

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 14, 1998

Martin

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Aug 27, 1992

Celebrity Name Game

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 22, 2014

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jun 26, 2016

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Snap Decision

as Self - Host

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 07, 2017

The Daily Show

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 22, 1996

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 29, 2022

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 08, 2015

My Wife and Kids

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 28, 2001

Unscripted

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 2005

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 25, 1987

Tanner '88

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 15, 1988

Busy Tonight

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 28, 2018

Hercules

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1998

The Eric Andre Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 20, 2012

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Comedian

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 15, 2012

The Tony Danza Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 2004

Head Case

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 18, 2007

Chopped Junior

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 27, 2015

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

The View

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 1997

Hollywood Game Night

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 11, 2013

HBO First Look

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 12, 1992

Cutthroat Kitchen

as Self - Guest Judge

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 2013

Beat Bobby Flay

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 2013

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

Sherri

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 2022

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Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 18 32 12
2024 7 20 32 12
2024 8 15 32 8
2024 9 14 23 7
2024 10 12 28 5
2024 11 13 20 8
2024 12 15 23 10
2025 1 13 21 7
2025 2 8 19 2
2025 3 6 16 1
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 1 1 0
2025 8 0 1 0

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