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David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Acting·1956·78 films

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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As Actor

Jumanji
Jumanji (1995)Carl Bentley
Stuart Little
Stuart Little (1999)Red (voice)
The Big Sick
The Big Sick (2017)Andy Dodd
Little Man
Little Man (2006)Jimmy
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)Packard
Bewitched
Bewitched (2005)Jim Fields
Astro Boy
Astro Boy (2009)Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)
The Player
The Player (1992)David Alan Grier
15 Minutes
15 Minutes (2001)Mugger
They Cloned Tyrone
They Cloned Tyrone (2023)The Preacher
Boomerang
Boomerang (1992)Gerard Jackson
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011)Moss the Troll (voice)
The Woodsman
The Woodsman (2004)Bob
Candy Cane Lane
Candy Cane Lane (2023)Santa Claus
Return to Me
Return to Me (2000)Charlie Johnson
Coffee & Kareem
Coffee & Kareem (2020)Captain Hill
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)Measures
The Color Purple
The Color Purple (2023)Reverend Avery
Dance Flick
Dance Flick (2009)Sugar Bear
In the Army Now
In the Army Now (1994)Fred Ostroff
Arizona
Arizona (2018)Coburn
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)Newsman
A Soldier's Story
A Soldier's Story (1984)Corporal Cobb
Blankman
Blankman (1994)Kevin Walker
Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood (1995)Carl Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)Don Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul") / Don Simmons (segment "Don 'No Soul' Simmons")
The American Society of Magical Negroes
The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)Roger
The Poker House
The Poker House (2008)Stymie
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)Uncle Henry
Almost an Angel
Almost an Angel (1990)Det. Bill
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons (1990)Drummond
An American Carol
An American Carol (2008)Rastus Malone
Tiptoes
Tiptoes (2002)Jerry Robin Jr.
Native Son
Native Son (2019)Marty
McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy (1997)Ensign Charles Parker
Peeples
Peeples (2013)Virgil Peeples
Off Limits
Off Limits (1988)Rogers
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000)Mr. Butz
Baadasssss!
Baadasssss! (2004)Clyde Houston
3 Strikes
3 Strikes (2000)Detective Jenkins
Heckler
Heckler (2007)Self
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)Limo Driver
The Wiz Live!
The Wiz Live! (2015)The Cowardly Lion
From the Hip
From the Hip (1987)Steve Hadley
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)Cogsworth
A Christmas Story Live!
A Christmas Story Live! (2017)Santa Claus
Streamers
Streamers (1983)Roger
The '60s
The '60s (1999)Fred Hampton
Lennon or McCartney
Lennon or McCartney (2014)Self
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)Mr. Robert
Top of the World
Top of the World (1997)Detective Augustus
Angels in the Infield
Angels in the Infield (2000)Bob Bugler
King of Texas
King of Texas (2002)Rip
Jingle Ballin'
Jingle Ballin' (2016)Colin
Sprinter
Sprinter (2019)Coach
The Hustle
The Hustle (2008)Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
Me and Him
Me and Him (1988)Peter Conklin
A Saintly Switch
A Saintly Switch (1999)Dan Anderson
Gym Teacher: The Movie
Gym Teacher: The Movie (2008)Shelly Bragg
Beer
Beer (1985)Elliott Morrison
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)Self
Kissing Cousins
Kissing Cousins (2008)The Griller
An En Vogue Christmas
An En Vogue Christmas (2014)Marty
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1995)Spike
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty (2021)Self
2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson (2023)Self
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006)Principal Eyeverson/The Man Upstairs (voice)
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006)Principal Eyeverson (voice)
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)Himself
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely (2004)Himself
Show of Titles
Show of Titles (2021)"Guys and Dolls" Performer
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989)
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3 (1989)
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination (2000)Self/Carl Bentley
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988)
The Making of the Wiz Live!
The Making of the Wiz Live! (2015)Self
A Soldier's Play
A Soldier's Play (2021)Sergeant Vernon C. Waters
Laffapalooza! #2
Laffapalooza! #2 (2004)Self

As Writer

The Poker House
The Poker House (2008)