Movies (Acting Roles)
The Color Purple
David Alan Grier was 67 in The Color Purple as 'Reverend Avery'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Candy Cane Lane
David Alan Grier was 67 in Candy Cane Lane as 'Santa Claus'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 2023
They Cloned Tyrone
David Alan Grier was 66 in They Cloned Tyrone as 'The Preacher'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 2023
Clifford the Big Red Dog
David Alan Grier was 65 in Clifford the Big Red Dog as 'Packard'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2021
Show of Titles
David Alan Grier was 64 in Show of Titles as '"Guys and Dolls" Performer'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 2021
A Soldier's Play
David Alan Grier was 64 in A Soldier's Play as 'Sergeant Vernon C. Waters'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 2021
Coffee & Kareem
David Alan Grier was 63 in Coffee & Kareem as 'Captain Hill'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 2020
Sprinter
David Alan Grier was 62 in Sprinter as 'Coach'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Native Son
David Alan Grier was 62 in Native Son as 'Marty'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2019
Arizona
David Alan Grier was 62 in Arizona as 'Coburn'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
A Christmas Story Live!
David Alan Grier was 61 in A Christmas Story Live! as 'Santa Claus'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 2017
The Big Sick
David Alan Grier was 60 in The Big Sick as 'Andy Dodd'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 2017
Jingle Ballin'
David Alan Grier was 60 in Jingle Ballin' as 'Colin'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2016
The Wiz Live!
David Alan Grier was 59 in The Wiz Live! as 'The Cowardly Lion'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2015
Lennon or McCartney
David Alan Grier was 58 in Lennon or McCartney as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
An En Vogue Christmas
David Alan Grier was 58 in An En Vogue Christmas as 'Marty'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2014
Peeples
David Alan Grier was 56 in Peeples as 'Virgil Peeples'.Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2013
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
David Alan Grier was 54 in Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil as 'Moss the Troll (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2011
Astro Boy
David Alan Grier was 53 in Astro Boy as 'Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2009
Dance Flick
David Alan Grier was 52 in Dance Flick as 'Sugar Bear'.Movie Released: Fri, May 22 2009
An American Carol
David Alan Grier was 52 in An American Carol as 'Rastus Malone'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Gym Teacher: The Movie
David Alan Grier was 52 in Gym Teacher: The Movie as 'Shelly Bragg'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
The Poker House
David Alan Grier was 51 in The Poker House as 'Stymie'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2008
Kissing Cousins
David Alan Grier was 51 in Kissing Cousins as 'The Griller'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 2008
The Hustle
David Alan Grier was 51 in The Hustle as 'Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 2008
Heckler
David Alan Grier was 51 in Heckler as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 2007
Little Man
David Alan Grier was 50 in Little Man as 'Jimmy'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2006
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
David Alan Grier was 50 in Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness as 'Principal Eyeverson (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2006
Bewitched
David Alan Grier was 48 in Bewitched as 'Jim Fields'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 2005
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
David Alan Grier was 48 in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as 'Uncle Henry'.Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005
The Woodsman
David Alan Grier was 48 in The Woodsman as 'Bob'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 2004
Baadasssss!
David Alan Grier was 47 in Baadasssss! as 'Clyde Houston'.Movie Released: Fri, May 28 2004
Laffapalooza! #2
David Alan Grier was 47 in Laffapalooza! #2 Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Tiptoes
David Alan Grier was 46 in Tiptoes as 'Jerry Robin Jr.'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 2002
King of Texas
David Alan Grier was 45 in King of Texas as 'Rip'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 2002
15 Minutes
David Alan Grier was 44 in 15 Minutes as 'Mugger'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2001
Damned If You Do
David Alan Grier was 44 in Damned If You Do as 'The Devil'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2000
Angels in the Infield
David Alan Grier was 43 in Angels in the Infield as 'Bob Bugler'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 2000
Return to Me
David Alan Grier was 43 in Return to Me as 'Charlie Johnson'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000
East of A
David Alan Grier was 43 in East of A as 'Brother James'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2000
3 Strikes
David Alan Grier was 43 in 3 Strikes as 'Detective Jenkins'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2000
Stuart Little
David Alan Grier was 43 in Stuart Little as 'Red (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
The 60s
David Alan Grier was 42 in The 60s as 'Fred Hampton'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1999
A Saintly Switch
David Alan Grier was 42 in A Saintly Switch as 'Dan Anderson'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1999
Top of the World
David Alan Grier was 40 in Top of the World as 'Detective Augustus'.Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1997
McHale's Navy
David Alan Grier was 40 in McHale's Navy as 'Ensign Charles Parker'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1997
Jumanji
David Alan Grier was 39 in Jumanji as 'Carl Bentley'.Movie Released: 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")'.Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1995
Blankman
David Alan Grier was 38 in Blankman as 'Kevin Walker'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1994
In the Army Now
David Alan Grier was 38 in In the Army Now as 'Fred Ostroff'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1994
Boomerang
David Alan Grier was 36 in Boomerang as 'Gerard Jackson'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992
The Player
David Alan Grier was 35 in The Player as 'David Alan Grier'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992
Almost an Angel
David Alan Grier was 34 in Almost an Angel as 'Det. Bill'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Loose Cannons
David Alan Grier was 33 in Loose Cannons as 'Drummond'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
David Alan Grier was 32 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Newsman'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Me and Him
David Alan Grier was 32 in Me and Him as 'Peter Conklin'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1988
Off Limits
David Alan Grier was 31 in Off Limits as 'Rogers'.Movie Released: 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")'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
From the Hip
David Alan Grier was 30 in From the Hip as 'Steve Hadley'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987
Beer
David Alan Grier was 29 in Beer as 'Elliott Morrison'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1985
A Soldier's Story
David Alan Grier was 28 in A Soldier's Story as 'Corporal Cobb'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984
Streamers
David Alan Grier was 27 in Streamers as 'Roger'.Movie Released: 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'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2024
Sherri
David Alan Grier was 66+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
The Patient
David Alan Grier was 66+ in The Patient as 'Charlie Addison'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 30 2022
Joe Pickett
David Alan Grier was 65+ in Joe Pickett as 'Vern Dunnegan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 06 2021
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!
David Alan Grier was 64+ in Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 14 2021
A Black Lady Sketch Show
David Alan Grier was 63+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show as 'Preacher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Busy Tonight
David Alan Grier was 62+ in Busy Tonight as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 2018
The Cool Kids
David Alan Grier was 62+ in The Cool Kids as 'Hank'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2018
The Resident
David Alan Grier was 61+ in The Resident as 'Lamar Broome'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Snap Decision
David Alan Grier was 61+ in Snap Decision as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 07 2017
Match Game
David Alan Grier was 59+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Chopped Junior
David Alan Grier was 59+ in Chopped Junior TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 2015
The Carmichael Show
David Alan Grier was 59+ in The Carmichael Show as 'Joe Carmichael'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 2015
Celebrity Name Game
David Alan Grier was 58+ in Celebrity Name Game as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Bad Teacher
David Alan Grier was 57+ in Bad Teacher as 'Carl Gaines'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 24 2014
Beat Bobby Flay
David Alan Grier was 57+ in Beat Bobby Flay as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 24 2013
Cutthroat Kitchen
David Alan Grier was 57+ in Cutthroat Kitchen as 'Self - Guest Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 11 2013
Hollywood Game Night
David Alan Grier was 57+ in Hollywood Game Night as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Gotham Comedy Live
David Alan Grier was 56+ in Gotham Comedy Live as 'Self - Host, Self - Comedian'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
David Alan Grier was 56+ in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as 'Rudd Rhymez (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
David Alan Grier was 55+ in Comedy Bang! Bang! as 'Network President'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2012
The Eric Andre Show
David Alan Grier was 55+ in The Eric Andre Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 2012
Happy Endings
David Alan Grier was 54+ in Happy Endings as 'Terry'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 2011
Chocolate News
David Alan Grier was 52+ in Chocolate News TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 15 2008
Head Case
David Alan Grier was 50+ in Head Case as 'Self'.TV Show Released: 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'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 2007
Bones
David Alan Grier was 49+ in Bones as 'Professor Bunsen Jude'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Dancing with the Stars
David Alan Grier was 48+ in Dancing with the Stars as 'Self - Contestant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Unscripted
David Alan Grier was 48+ in Unscripted as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
The Tony Danza Show
David Alan Grier was 48+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
David Alan Grier was 46+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Life with Bonnie
David Alan Grier was 46+ in Life with Bonnie as 'David Bellows'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
The Proud Family
David Alan Grier was 45+ in The Proud Family as 'Reuben (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Samurai Jack
David Alan Grier was 45+ in Samurai Jack as 'Da Samurai'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 10 2001
My Wife and Kids
David Alan Grier was 44+ in My Wife and Kids TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Gary & Mike
David Alan Grier was 44+ in Gary & Mike as 'Thaddeus (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 12 2001
DAG
David Alan Grier was 44+ in DAG as 'Jerome Daggett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2000
Boston Public
David Alan Grier was 44+ in Boston Public as 'Laurence Williams'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
David Alan Grier was 44+ in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as 'Tubunch (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
The '60s
David Alan Grier was 42+ in The '60s as 'Fred Hampton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1999
Hollywood Squares
David Alan Grier was 42+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Hercules
David Alan Grier was 42+ in Hercules as 'Memnon (voice), '.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Damon
David Alan Grier was 41+ in Damon as 'Bernard Thomas'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1998
Premium Blend
David Alan Grier was 41+ in Premium Blend TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 29 1997
The View
David Alan Grier was 41+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Kenan & Kel
David Alan Grier was 40+ in Kenan & Kel as 'David Alan Grier'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 17 1996
The Daily Show
David Alan Grier was 40+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
The Preston Episodes
David Alan Grier was 39+ in The Preston Episodes as 'David Preston'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Pinky and the Brain
David Alan Grier was 39+ in Pinky and the Brain as 'Marlon (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
The X-Files
David Alan Grier was 37+ in The X-Files as 'Cinema Audience (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Martin
David Alan Grier was 36+ in Martin TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
HBO First Look
David Alan Grier was 35+ in HBO First Look TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Dream On
David Alan Grier was 34+ in Dream On as 'Marshall'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
In Living Color
David Alan Grier was 33+ in In Living Color as 'Self - Various Characters'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1990
Tanner '88
David Alan Grier was 31+ in Tanner '88 as 'Secret Serviceman, '.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
A Different World
David Alan Grier was 31+ in A Different World as 'Professor Byron Walcott'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Tour of Duty
David Alan Grier was 31+ in Tour of Duty as 'Harold'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
ALF
David Alan Grier was 30+ in ALF as 'FBI #1'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
All is Forgiven
David Alan Grier was 29+ in All is Forgiven as 'Oliver Royce'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1986
The Equalizer
David Alan Grier was 29+ in The Equalizer as 'Desk Sergeant'.TV Show Released: 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)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
The Oscars
David Alan Grier was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
