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David Grier

David Grier

Milestones

  • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Birthday: June 30, 1955
  • 2009

    Joined the season eight of the ABC competition series, "Dancing with the Stars"

  • 2008

    Hosted the short-lived Comedy Central show, "Chocolate News"

  • 2006

    Cast in the revival production of "The Wiz" at the La Jolla Playhouse

  • 2005

    Starred opposite Nicole Kidman in the big screen adaptation of "Bewitched"

  • 2004

    Cast opposite Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick in "The Woodsman"

  • 2003

    Headlined his own Comedy Central stand-up special, "The Book of David: The Cult Figure's Manifesto"

  • 2003

    Starred in Mario Van Peebles's half documentary/half homage to his father Melvin Van Peebles, "Baadasssss!"

  • 2002 to 2005

    Appeared frequently on the Comedy Central show, "Crank Yankers"

  • 2002 to 2004

    Co-starred on the improv-based ABC sitcom, "Life With Bonnie"

  • 2001

    Hosted Comedy Central's "Premium Blend"

  • 2000

    Appeared with Delta Burke in the NBC series, "DAG"

  • 1998

    Joined "In Living Color" co-star Damon Wayans for the short-lived sitcom, "Damon" (FOX)

  • 1997

    Returned to Broadway in the musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"

  • 1995

    Returned to TV as star of the short-lived, "The Preston Episodes" (FOX)

  • 1994

    Co-starred with Damon Wayans in Mike Binder's "Blankman"

  • 1992

    Cast as Eddie Murphy's shy friend Gerard in the comedy, "Boomerang"

  • 1990 to 1994

    Re-teamed with Keenan Ivory Wayans, when he was cast in the sketch comedy show, "In Living Color" (FOX)

  • 1988

    Had a small role in Keenan Ivory Wayans' "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka"

  • 1987

    Appeared in the cult film, "Amazon Women on the Moon"

  • 1986

    Debuted as a series regular on the short-lived, "All is Forgiven" (NBC)

  • 1985

    TV debut, a guest spot on "Hometown" (CBS)

  • 1984

    Reprised his stage role for the film "A Soldier's Story"

  • 1983

    Made feature film debut in Robert Altman's "Streamers"

  • 1981

    Appeared opposite Denzel Washington in the Off-Broadway production of "A Soldier's Play"

  • 1981

    First stage role, portrayed Jackie Robinson in the Broadway musical, "The First"; earned a Tony nomination

  • 1981

    Starred as James 'Thunder' Early in the hit Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls"

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In Black to the Future

Friday, Mar 19 at 15:00 VH1

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