David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier is an African-American actor who started his film career in dramatic roles but soon came to specialize in comedy. He won a Golden Lion Award for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.
Fast Facts
- Birth name: David Alan Grier
- Born: June 30, 1955
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Spouse: Christine Y. Kim (present)
- Spouse: Maritza Rivera (divorced)
- Child: Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim
- Debut movie: Streamers in 19831
- David Alan Grier To Host Fake News Show From Black Perspective.2
- He was started in the theater just like Captain Kangaroo.3
- Best Actor in Venice International Film Festival.4
Notable Roles
- Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid in The Hustle (2008)
- Bob in The Woodsman (2004)
- Dan Anderson in A Saintly Switch (1999)
- Roger in Streamers (1983)
- David Preston in The Preston Episodes (1995)
- Fred Ostroff in In the Army Now (1994)
- Ens. Charles T. Parker in McHale's Navy in (1997)
- Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid in The Hustle (2008)
- Detective Augustus in Top of the World (1997)
Quotes
"Every little kid has always wanted to be a race car driver. This gets some of that out."5
"To be known by the public, honestly. People come up and tell them how good I make them feel."6
Related Pages on Mahalo
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