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Born on June 30, 1956, David Alan Grier is from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Public records list David Alan Grier as a screenwriter, stage actor and television actor. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Cass Technical High School and University of Michigan. Recorded honors include Theatre World Award (1982) and Volpi Cup for Best Actor.
My Take
David Alan Grier feels like one of those performers whose body of work runs deeper than casual fans realize. I know him best for In Living Color and Martin in the 1990s, but the detail that grabs me is the 1982 Theatre World Award and a Volpi Cup for Best Actor at Venice, because that points to serious dramatic chops underneath the comedy. Being ranked among Comedy Central's greatest stand-ups while also commanding the stage tells me he never let himself get boxed in. To me he is a rare double threat, equally at home making a room laugh and earning festival acclaim, and I respect that balance.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Alan Grier
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・アラン・グリア
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・あらん・ぐりあ
- Born
- June 30, 1956 (age 70)
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / television actor / film actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Cass Technical High School
- University
- University of Michigan
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Theatre World Award
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Candy Cane Lane |
| Notable work | The Color Purple |
| Notable work | The American Society of Magical Negroes |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.davidalangrier.net/
- Xhttps://x.com/davidalangrier
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Alan%20Grier
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q562596
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Alan Grier born?
David Alan Grier was born on June 30, 1956 and is 70 years old.
Where is David Alan Grier from?
David Alan Grier is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does David Alan Grier do?
David Alan Grier works as screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, film actor, film producer.
Where did David Alan Grier study?
David Alan Grier attended University of Michigan.
What is David Alan Grier known for?
David Alan Grier's notable works include Candy Cane Lane, The Color Purple, The American Society of Magical Negroes.
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