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David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

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".

Born

Jun 30, 1956

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

87 acting

3 crew

Popularity

1.4

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Known For

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021

as Packard
Little Man

Little Man

2006

as Jimmy
The Player

The Player

1992

as David Alan Grier
Blankman

Blankman

1994

as Kevin Walker
15 Minutes

15 Minutes

2001

as Mugger
Stuart Little

Stuart Little

1999

as Red (voice)
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

2023

as Reverend Avery
The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017

as Andy Dodd
Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane

2023

as Santa Claus
Astro Boy

Astro Boy

2009

as Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021 • as Packard
★ 7.2
Little Man
Little Man
2006 • as Jimmy
★ 5.9
The Player
The Player
1992 • as David Alan Grier
★ 7.2
Blankman
Blankman
1994 • as Kevin Walker
★ 5.4
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
2001 • as Mugger
★ 5.9
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
1999 • as Red (voice)
★ 6.1
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
2023 • as Reverend Avery
★ 7.0
The Big Sick
The Big Sick
2017 • as Andy Dodd
★ 7.3
Candy Cane Lane
Candy Cane Lane
2023 • as Santa Claus
★ 6.0
Astro Boy
Astro Boy
2009 • as Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)
★ 6.3
Bewitched
Bewitched
2005 • as Jim Fields
★ 5.1
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
2011 • as Moss the Troll (voice)
★ 5.2
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022 • as Cogsworth
★ 6.8
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000 • as Measures
★ 4.3
They Cloned Tyrone
They Cloned Tyrone
2023 • as The Preacher
★ 6.5
Off Limits
Off Limits
1988 • as Rogers
★ 5.6
Tiptoes
Tiptoes
2002 • as Jerry Robin Jr.
★ 3.9
Jumanji
Jumanji
1995 • as Bentley
★ 7.3
The American Society of Magical Negroes
The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024 • as Roger
★ 4.7
Peeples
Peeples
2013 • as Virgil Peeples
★ 5.6
Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood
1995 • as Carl Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")
★ 6.3
3 Strikes
3 Strikes
2000 • as Detective Jenkins
★ 5.6
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 • as Newsman
★ 6.4
Boomerang
Boomerang
1992 • as Gerard Jackson
★ 5.7
An American Carol
An American Carol
2008 • as Rastus Malone
★ 4.2
Who Is Martin Mull?
Who Is Martin Mull?
2026 • as Self
★ 5.8
Streamers
Streamers
1983 • as Roger
★ 5.6
Why I Love 'Bewitched'
Why I Love 'Bewitched'
2005 • as Self
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
2005 • as Himself
★ 8.0
Coffee & Kareem
Coffee & Kareem
2020 • as Captain Hill
★ 5.4
Laffapalooza! #2
Laffapalooza! #2
2004 • as Self
Show of Titles
Show of Titles
2021 • as "Guys and Dolls" Performer
Dance Flick
Dance Flick
2009 • as Sugar Bear
★ 5.0
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")
★ 5.9
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2006 • as Principal Eyeverson (voice)
★ 7.0
A Soldier's Story
A Soldier's Story
1984 • as Corporal Cobb
★ 6.8
Return to Me
Return to Me
2000 • as Charlie Johnson
★ 6.7
The Woodsman
The Woodsman
2004 • as Bob
★ 6.8
In the Army Now
In the Army Now
1994 • as Fred Ostroff
★ 5.1
Almost an Angel
Almost an Angel
1990 • as Det. Bill
★ 5.8
Kissing Cousins
Kissing Cousins
2008 • as The Griller
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 • as Self
★ 6.1
Native Son
Native Son
2019 • as Marty
★ 5.4
Casting a Spell: Making 'Bewitched'
Casting a Spell: Making 'Bewitched'
2005 • as Self
★ 7.0
McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
1997 • as Ensign Charles Parker
★ 4.5
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
2005 • as Uncle Henry
★ 5.2
The Poker House
The Poker House
2008 • as Stymie
★ 6.2
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons
1990 • as Drummond
★ 5.0
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000 • as Mr. Butz
★ 5.6
movie
Baby, You're a Star
Arizona
Arizona
2018 • as Coburn
★ 5.5
The Wiz Live!
The Wiz Live!
2015 • as The Cowardly Lion
★ 7.0
Me and Him
Me and Him
1988 • as Peter Conklin
★ 3.6
Heckler
Heckler
2007 • as Self
★ 5.9
Top of the World
Top of the World
1997 • as Detective Augustus
★ 5.3
Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney
2014 • as Self
★ 5.3
Baadasssss!
Baadasssss!
2004 • as Clyde Houston
★ 6.5
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
2013 • as Mr. Robert
★ 6.8
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989
From the Hip
From the Hip
1987 • as Steve Hadley
★ 6.0
The Hustle
The Hustle
2008 • as Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
★ 6.3
Sprinter
Sprinter
2019 • as Coach
★ 6.6
Gym Teacher: The Movie
Gym Teacher: The Movie
2008 • as Shelly Bragg
★ 6.6
An En Vogue Christmas
An En Vogue Christmas
2014 • as Marty
★ 6.8
A Saintly Switch
A Saintly Switch
1999 • as Dan Anderson
★ 6.7
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988
A Christmas Story Live!
A Christmas Story Live!
2017 • as Santa Claus
★ 4.7
Angels in the Infield
Angels in the Infield
2000 • as Bob Bugler
★ 5.6
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
2003 • as Limo Driver
★ 6.0
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely
2004 • as Himself
★ 9.0
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989
The Making of the Wiz Live!
The Making of the Wiz Live!
2015 • as Self
Beer
Beer
1985 • as Elliott Morrison
★ 4.3
The '60s
The '60s
1999 • as Fred Hampton
★ 6.2
Something Like A Business
Something Like A Business
2010 • as 3D
★ 2.5
A Soldier's Play
A Soldier's Play
2021 • as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
1995 • as Spike
★ 6.0
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
2006 • as Principal Eyeverson/The Man Upstairs (voice)
★ 8.0
King of Texas
King of Texas
2002 • as Rip
★ 5.2
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
2000 • as Self/Carl Bentley
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty
2021 • as Self
★ 6.0
2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2023 • as Self
★ 4.5
movie
East of A
2000 • as Brother James
★ 10.0
movie
The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell
2023 • as Self
movie
Damned If You Do
2000 • as The Devil
★ 4.3
Jingle Ballin'
Jingle Ballin'
2016 • as Colin
★ 6.8
movie
David Alan Grier: The Book of David - The Cult Figure's Manifesto
2003 • as Himself