Movies (Acting Roles)
The Color Purple
David Alan Grier was
67 in The Color Purple
as 'Reverend Avery'.
Mon, Dec 25 2023
Candy Cane Lane
David Alan Grier was
67 in Candy Cane Lane
as 'Santa Claus'.
Wed, Nov 29 2023
They Cloned Tyrone
David Alan Grier was
66 in They Cloned Tyrone
as 'The Preacher'.
Wed, Jun 14 2023
A Soldier's Play
David Alan Grier was
64 in A Soldier's Play
as 'Sergeant Vernon C. Waters'.
Thu, Feb 25 2021
Coffee & Kareem
David Alan Grier was
63 in Coffee & Kareem
as 'Captain Hill'.
Fri, Apr 03 2020
Sprinter
David Alan Grier was
62 in Sprinter
as 'Coach'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Native Son
David Alan Grier was
62 in Native Son
as 'Marty'.
Thu, Jan 24 2019
Arizona
David Alan Grier was
62 in Arizona
as 'Coburn'.
Fri, Aug 24 2018
The Big Sick
David Alan Grier was
60 in The Big Sick
as 'Andy Dodd'.
Thu, Mar 30 2017
Jingle Ballin'
David Alan Grier was
60 in Jingle Ballin'
as 'Colin'.
Tue, Dec 06 2016
The Wiz Live!
David Alan Grier was
59 in The Wiz Live!
as 'The Cowardly Lion'.
Thu, Dec 03 2015
Peeples
David Alan Grier was
56 in Peeples
as 'Virgil Peeples'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Astro Boy
David Alan Grier was
53 in Astro Boy
as 'Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot'.
Thu, Oct 15 2009
Dance Flick
David Alan Grier was
52 in Dance Flick
as 'Sugar Bear'.
Fri, May 22 2009
An American Carol
David Alan Grier was
52 in An American Carol
as 'Rastus Malone'.
Fri, Oct 03 2008
The Poker House
David Alan Grier was
51 in The Poker House
as 'Stymie'.
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Kissing Cousins
David Alan Grier was
51 in Kissing Cousins
as 'The Griller'.
Fri, Jun 06 2008
The Hustle
David Alan Grier was
51 in The Hustle
as 'Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid'.
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Heckler
David Alan Grier was
51 in Heckler
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 04 2007
Little Man
David Alan Grier was
50 in Little Man
as 'Jimmy'.
Thu, Aug 31 2006
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
David Alan Grier was
50 in Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
as 'Principal Eyeverson (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Bewitched
David Alan Grier was
48 in Bewitched
as 'Jim Fields'.
Tue, Jun 21 2005
The Woodsman
David Alan Grier was
48 in The Woodsman
as 'Bob'.
Fri, Dec 24 2004
Baadasssss!
David Alan Grier was
47 in Baadasssss!
as 'Clyde Houston'.
Fri, May 28 2004
Tiptoes
David Alan Grier was
47 in Tiptoes
as 'Jerry Robin Jr.'.
Mon, Sep 08 2003
King of Texas
David Alan Grier was
45 in King of Texas
as 'Rip'.
Sun, Jun 02 2002
15 Minutes
David Alan Grier was
44 in 15 Minutes
as 'Mugger'.
Thu, Mar 01 2001
Damned If You Do
David Alan Grier was
44 in Damned If You Do
as 'The Devil'.
Thu, Oct 12 2000
Return to Me
David Alan Grier was
43 in Return to Me
as 'Charlie Johnson'.
Fri, Apr 07 2000
East of A
David Alan Grier was
43 in East of A
as 'Brother James'.
Fri, Mar 03 2000
3 Strikes
David Alan Grier was
43 in 3 Strikes
as 'Detective Jenkins'.
Wed, Mar 01 2000
Stuart Little
David Alan Grier was
43 in Stuart Little
as 'Red (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
The 60s
David Alan Grier was
42 in The 60s
as 'Fred Hampton'.
Sun, Feb 07 1999
A Saintly Switch
David Alan Grier was
42 in A Saintly Switch
as 'Dan Anderson'.
Sun, Jan 24 1999
Top of the World
David Alan Grier was
40 in Top of the World
as 'Detective Augustus'.
Thu, May 01 1997
McHale's Navy
David Alan Grier was
40 in McHale's Navy
as 'Ensign Charles Parker'.
Fri, Apr 18 1997
Jumanji
David Alan Grier was
39 in Jumanji
as 'Carl Bentley'.
Fri, Dec 15 1995
Tales from the Hood
David Alan Grier was
38 in Tales from the Hood
as 'Carl Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")'.
Wed, May 24 1995
Blankman
David Alan Grier was
38 in Blankman
as 'Kevin Walker'.
Fri, Aug 19 1994
In the Army Now
David Alan Grier was
38 in In the Army Now
as 'Fred Ostroff'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Boomerang
David Alan Grier was
36 in Boomerang
as 'Gerard Jackson'.
Tue, Jun 30 1992
The Player
David Alan Grier was
35 in The Player
as 'David Alan Grier'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Almost an Angel
David Alan Grier was
34 in Almost an Angel
as 'Det. Bill'.
Fri, Dec 21 1990
Loose Cannons
David Alan Grier was
33 in Loose Cannons
as 'Drummond'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Me and Him
David Alan Grier was
32 in Me and Him
as 'Peter Conklin'.
Wed, Sep 14 1988
Off Limits
David Alan Grier was
31 in Off Limits
as 'Rogers'.
Fri, Mar 11 1988
Amazon Women on the Moon
David Alan Grier was
31 in Amazon Women on the Moon
as 'Don Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul") / Don Simmons (segment "Don 'No Soul' Simmons")'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
From the Hip
David Alan Grier was
30 in From the Hip
as 'Steve Hadley'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Beer
David Alan Grier was
29 in Beer
as 'Elliott Morrison'.
Fri, Aug 30 1985
A Soldier's Story
David Alan Grier was
28 in A Soldier's Story
as 'Corporal Cobb'.
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Streamers
David Alan Grier was
27 in Streamers
as 'Roger'.
Mon, Sep 05 1983
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
St. Denis Medical
David Alan Grier was
68+ in St. Denis Medical
as 'Dr. Ron'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2024
The Patient
David Alan Grier was
66+ in The Patient
as 'Charlie Addison'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 30 2022
Joe Pickett
David Alan Grier was
65+ in Joe Pickett
as 'Vern Dunnegan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 06 2021
A Black Lady Sketch Show
David Alan Grier was
63+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Preacher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Busy Tonight
David Alan Grier was
62+ in Busy Tonight
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2018
The Cool Kids
David Alan Grier was
62+ in The Cool Kids
as 'Hank'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2018
The Resident
David Alan Grier was
61+ in The Resident
as 'Lamar Broome'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Snap Decision
David Alan Grier was
61+ in Snap Decision
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 07 2017
Match Game
David Alan Grier was
59+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Chopped Junior
David Alan Grier was
59+ in Chopped Junior
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 2015
The Carmichael Show
David Alan Grier was
59+ in The Carmichael Show
as 'Joe Carmichael'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 2015
Celebrity Name Game
David Alan Grier was
58+ in Celebrity Name Game
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Bad Teacher
David Alan Grier was
57+ in Bad Teacher
as 'Carl Gaines'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 24 2014
Beat Bobby Flay
David Alan Grier was
57+ in Beat Bobby Flay
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 24 2013
Cutthroat Kitchen
David Alan Grier was
57+ in Cutthroat Kitchen
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 11 2013
Hollywood Game Night
David Alan Grier was
57+ in Hollywood Game Night
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Gotham Comedy Live
David Alan Grier was
56+ in Gotham Comedy Live
as 'Self - Host, Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
David Alan Grier was
55+ in Comedy Bang! Bang!
as 'Network President'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2012
The Eric Andre Show
David Alan Grier was
55+ in The Eric Andre Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 20 2012
Happy Endings
David Alan Grier was
54+ in Happy Endings
as 'Terry'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 2011
Chocolate News
David Alan Grier was
52+ in Chocolate News
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 15 2008
Head Case
David Alan Grier was
50+ in Head Case
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 18 2007
Thank God You're Here
David Alan Grier was
50+ in Thank God You're Here
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 2007
Bones
David Alan Grier was
49+ in Bones
as 'Professor Bunsen Jude'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Dancing with the Stars
David Alan Grier was
48+ in Dancing with the Stars
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Unscripted
David Alan Grier was
48+ in Unscripted
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
The Tony Danza Show
David Alan Grier was
48+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
David Alan Grier was
46+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Life with Bonnie
David Alan Grier was
46+ in Life with Bonnie
as 'David Bellows'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
The Proud Family
David Alan Grier was
45+ in The Proud Family
as 'Reuben (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Samurai Jack
David Alan Grier was
45+ in Samurai Jack
as 'Da Samurai'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 10 2001
My Wife and Kids
David Alan Grier was
44+ in My Wife and Kids
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Gary & Mike
David Alan Grier was
44+ in Gary & Mike
as 'Thaddeus (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 12 2001
DAG
David Alan Grier was
44+ in DAG
as 'Jerome Daggett'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2000
Boston Public
David Alan Grier was
44+ in Boston Public
as 'Laurence Williams'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
The '60s
David Alan Grier was
42+ in The '60s
as 'Fred Hampton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1999
Hollywood Squares
David Alan Grier was
42+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Hercules
David Alan Grier was
42+ in Hercules
as 'Memnon (voice), '.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Damon
David Alan Grier was
41+ in Damon
as 'Bernard Thomas'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1998
Premium Blend
David Alan Grier was
41+ in Premium Blend
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 29 1997
The View
David Alan Grier was
41+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Kenan & Kel
David Alan Grier was
40+ in Kenan & Kel
as 'David Alan Grier'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 17 1996
The Daily Show
David Alan Grier was
40+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
The Preston Episodes
David Alan Grier was
39+ in The Preston Episodes
as 'David Preston'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Pinky and the Brain
David Alan Grier was
39+ in Pinky and the Brain
as 'Marlon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
The X-Files
David Alan Grier was
37+ in The X-Files
as 'Cinema Audience (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Martin
David Alan Grier was
36+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
HBO First Look
David Alan Grier was
35+ in HBO First Look
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Dream On
David Alan Grier was
34+ in Dream On
as 'Marshall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
In Living Color
David Alan Grier was
33+ in In Living Color
as 'Self - Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1990
Tanner '88
David Alan Grier was
31+ in Tanner '88
as 'Secret Serviceman, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
A Different World
David Alan Grier was
31+ in A Different World
as 'Professor Byron Walcott'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Tour of Duty
David Alan Grier was
31+ in Tour of Duty
as 'Harold'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
ALF
David Alan Grier was
30+ in ALF
as 'FBI #1'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
All is Forgiven
David Alan Grier was
29+ in All is Forgiven
as 'Oliver Royce'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1986
The Equalizer
David Alan Grier was
29+ in The Equalizer
as 'Desk Sergeant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Saturday Night Live
David Alan Grier was
19+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
The Oscars
David Alan Grier was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
