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Pam Grier

Bio: Pamela Suzette Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an American actress. Described by Quentin Tarantino as cinema's first female action star, she achieved fame for her starring roles in a string of 1970s action, blaxploitation, and women in prison films for American International Pictures and New World Pictures
Born: Thu, May 26 1949
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Pam Grier is 75 years old
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Poster of As We Know It
As We Know It
Pam Grier was
74 in As We Know It
Fri, Nov 24 2023
Poster of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Pam Grier was
74 in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
as 'Majorie Washburn'.
Sat, Sep 23 2023
Poster of Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Pam Grier was
74 in Cinnamon
as 'Mama'.
Sun, Jun 11 2023
Poster of How It Feels to Be Free
How It Feels to Be Free
Pam Grier was
71 in How It Feels to Be Free
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Pam Grier was
71 in Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 02 2021
Poster of Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Pam Grier was
71 in Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 18 2020
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Pam Grier was
70 in Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of A Christmas Wish
A Christmas Wish
Pam Grier was
70 in A Christmas Wish
as 'Mary'.
Thu, Nov 28 2019
Poster of QT8: The First Eight
QT8: The First Eight
Pam Grier was
70 in QT8: The First Eight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 21 2019
Poster of Poms
Poms
Pam Grier was
69 in Poms
as 'Olive'.
Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Pam Grier was
69 in Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 07 2019
Poster of Being Rose
Being Rose
Pam Grier was
68 in Being Rose
as 'Lily'.
Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of Bad Grandmas
Bad Grandmas
Pam Grier was
68 in Bad Grandmas
as 'Coralee'.
Fri, Nov 03 2017
Poster of Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
Pam Grier was
67 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of Kings of Cult
Kings of Cult
Pam Grier was
66 in Kings of Cult
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 02 2015
Poster of Cleveland Abduction
Cleveland Abduction
Pam Grier was
65 in Cleveland Abduction
as 'Carla'.
Sat, May 02 2015
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Pam Grier was
63 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Pam Grier was
63 in Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 20 2012
Poster of The Man with the Iron Fists
The Man with the Iron Fists
Pam Grier was
63 in The Man with the Iron Fists
as 'Jane'.
Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
Pam Grier was
62 in Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
as 'Detective Barrick'.
Fri, Apr 13 2012
Poster of Corman's World
Corman's World
Pam Grier was
62 in Corman's World
as 'Self - Actress'.
Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of Larry Crowne
Larry Crowne
Pam Grier was
62 in Larry Crowne
as 'Frances'.
Thu, Jun 30 2011
Poster of Mafia
Mafia
Pam Grier was
61 in Mafia
as 'James Womack'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
Pam Grier was
61 in Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
Fri, Dec 03 2010
Poster of Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Pam Grier was
61 in Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Just Wright
Just Wright
Pam Grier was
60 in Just Wright
as 'Janice Wright'.
Fri, May 14 2010
Poster of The Invited
The Invited
Pam Grier was
60 in The Invited
as 'Zelda'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Ladies of the House
Ladies of the House
Pam Grier was
59 in Ladies of the House
as 'Birdie'.
Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Bad Girls Behind Bars
Bad Girls Behind Bars
Pam Grier was
56 in Bad Girls Behind Bars
as 'Alabama (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 12 2005
Poster of Back in the Day
Back in the Day
Pam Grier was
55 in Back in the Day
as 'Mrs. Cooper'.
Tue, May 24 2005
Poster of Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Pam Grier was
54 in Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of A Decade Under the Influence
A Decade Under the Influence
Pam Grier was
53 in A Decade Under the Influence
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Love the Hard Way
Love the Hard Way
Pam Grier was
53 in Love the Hard Way
as 'Linda Fox'.
Thu, Mar 27 2003
Poster of First to Die
First to Die
Pam Grier was
53 in First to Die
as 'Claire Washburn'.
Sun, Feb 23 2003
Poster of Jackie Brown: How It Went Down
Jackie Brown: How It Went Down
Pam Grier was
53 in Jackie Brown: How It Went Down
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 20 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Pam Grier was
53 in The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as 'Flura Nash'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of BaadAsssss Cinema
BaadAsssss Cinema
Pam Grier was
53 in BaadAsssss Cinema
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 14 2002
Poster of Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints
Pam Grier was
52 in Feast of All Saints
as 'Suzette Lermontant'.
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of Bones
Bones
Pam Grier was
52 in Bones
as 'Pearl'.
Wed, Oct 24 2001
Poster of Ghosts of Mars
Ghosts of Mars
Pam Grier was
52 in Ghosts of Mars
as 'Commander Helena Braddock'.
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of 3 A.M.
3 A.M.
Pam Grier was
52 in 3 A.M.
as 'George'.
Sun, Jul 01 2001
Poster of It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Pam Grier was
51 in It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of Wilder
Wilder
Pam Grier was
51 in Wilder
as 'Detective Della Wilder'.
Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Fortress 2
Fortress 2
Pam Grier was
50 in Fortress 2
as 'Susan Mendenhall'.
Thu, Mar 02 2000
Poster of Snow Day
Snow Day
Pam Grier was
50 in Snow Day
as 'Tina'.
Fri, Feb 11 2000
Poster of No Tomorrow
No Tomorrow
Pam Grier was
50 in No Tomorrow
as 'Diane'.
Tue, Oct 19 1999
Poster of Hayley Wagner, Star
Hayley Wagner, Star
Pam Grier was
50 in Hayley Wagner, Star
as 'Sam'.
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke
Pam Grier was
50 in Holy Smoke
as 'Carol'.
Sat, Sep 04 1999
Poster of In Too Deep
In Too Deep
Pam Grier was
50 in In Too Deep
as 'Det. Angela Wilson'.
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Jawbreaker
Jawbreaker
Pam Grier was
49 in Jawbreaker
as 'Detective Vera Cruz'.
Sat, Jan 30 1999
Poster of Family Blessings
Family Blessings
Pam Grier was
49 in Family Blessings
as 'Mrs. Quincy'.
Sun, Dec 06 1998
Poster of Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
Pam Grier was
49 in Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
as 'Pam Grier'.
Tue, Nov 10 1998
Poster of Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
Pam Grier was
48 in Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I Am
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown
Pam Grier was
48 in Jackie Brown
as 'Jackie Brown'.
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Fakin' Da Funk
Fakin' Da Funk
Pam Grier was
48 in Fakin' Da Funk
as 'Annabelle Lee'.
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of Strip Search
Strip Search
Pam Grier was
47 in Strip Search
as 'Janette'.
Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of Afro Promo
Afro Promo
Pam Grier was
47 in Afro Promo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Pam Grier was
47 in Mars Attacks!
as 'Louise Williams'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Escape from L.A.
Escape from L.A.
Pam Grier was
47 in Escape from L.A.
as 'Hershe Las Palamas'.
Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of Original Gangstas
Original Gangstas
Pam Grier was
46 in Original Gangstas
as 'Laurie Thompson'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man
Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man
Pam Grier was
46 in Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 10 1996
Poster of Badass Supermama
Badass Supermama
Pam Grier was
46 in Badass Supermama
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Serial Killer
Serial Killer
Pam Grier was
46 in Serial Killer
as 'Capt. Maggie Davis'.
Thu, Oct 05 1995
Poster of Posse
Posse
Pam Grier was
43 in Posse
as 'Phoebe'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
Pam Grier was
43 in A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
as 'Linda Holman'.
Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Pam Grier was
42 in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
as 'Ms. Wardroe'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Class of 1999
Class of 1999
Pam Grier was
40 in Class of 1999
as 'Ms. Connors'.
Sun, Apr 01 1990
Poster of The Package
The Package
Pam Grier was
39 in The Package
as 'Ruth Butler'.
Wed, Jan 25 1989
Poster of Above the Law
Above the Law
Pam Grier was
38 in Above the Law
as 'Delores 'Jacks' Jackson'.
Fri, Apr 08 1988
Poster of The Allnighter
The Allnighter
Pam Grier was
37 in The Allnighter
as 'Sgt. McLeesh'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of On the Edge
On the Edge
Pam Grier was
36 in On the Edge
as 'Cara'.
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of The Vindicator
The Vindicator
Pam Grier was
36 in The Vindicator
as 'Hunter'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Stand Alone
Stand Alone
Pam Grier was
36 in Stand Alone
as 'Cathryn Bolan'.
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Badge of the Assassin
Badge of the Assassin
Pam Grier was
35 in Badge of the Assassin
as 'Alexandra 'Alie' Horn'.
Fri, Jan 04 1985
Poster of Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Pam Grier was
33 in Something Wicked This Way Comes
as 'Dust Witch'.
Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of Tough Enough
Tough Enough
Pam Grier was
33 in Tough Enough
as 'Myra'.
Thu, Apr 14 1983
Poster of Fort Apache, the Bronx
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Pam Grier was
31 in Fort Apache, the Bronx
as 'Charlotte'.
Fri, Feb 06 1981
Poster of Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning
Pam Grier was
28 in Greased Lightning
as 'Mary Jones'.
Fri, Jul 01 1977
Poster of Twilight of Love
Twilight of Love
Pam Grier was
27 in Twilight of Love
as 'Sandra'.
Thu, May 19 1977
Poster of Drum
Drum
Pam Grier was
27 in Drum
as 'Regine'.
Fri, Jul 30 1976
Poster of Friday Foster
Friday Foster
Pam Grier was
26 in Friday Foster
as 'Friday Foster'.
Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Bucktown
Bucktown
Pam Grier was
26 in Bucktown
as 'Aretha'.
Wed, Jul 02 1975
Poster of Sheba, Baby
Sheba, Baby
Pam Grier was
25 in Sheba, Baby
as 'Sheba Shayne'.
Wed, Mar 26 1975
Poster of Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown
Pam Grier was
24 in Foxy Brown
as 'Foxy Brown'.
Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of The Arena
The Arena
Pam Grier was
24 in The Arena
as 'Mamawi'.
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Scream Blacula Scream
Scream Blacula Scream
Pam Grier was
24 in Scream Blacula Scream
as 'Lisa Fortier'.
Wed, Jun 27 1973
Poster of Coffy
Coffy
Pam Grier was
24 in Coffy
as 'Coffy'.
Wed, Jun 13 1973
Poster of Black Mama, White Mama
Black Mama, White Mama
Pam Grier was
23 in Black Mama, White Mama
as 'Lee Daniels'.
Fri, Jan 19 1973
Poster of Hit Man
Hit Man
Pam Grier was
23 in Hit Man
as 'Gozelda'.
Wed, Dec 20 1972
Poster of The Big Bird Cage
The Big Bird Cage
Pam Grier was
23 in The Big Bird Cage
as 'Blossom'.
Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of Twilight People
Twilight People
Pam Grier was
23 in Twilight People
as 'Ayesa, the Panther Woman'.
Thu, Jun 01 1972
Poster of Cool Breeze
Cool Breeze
Pam Grier was
22 in Cool Breeze
as 'Mona (as Pamela Grier)'.
Wed, Mar 29 1972
Poster of Women in Cages
Women in Cages
Pam Grier was
22 in Women in Cages
as 'Alabama'.
Tue, Oct 19 1971
Poster of The Big Doll House
The Big Doll House
Pam Grier was
21 in The Big Doll House
as 'Grear'.
Fri, Apr 30 1971
Poster of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Pam Grier was
21 in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as 'Fourth Woman (as Pamela Grier)'.
Fri, Jul 17 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Pam Grier was
73+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Pam Grier was
73+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Them
Them
Pam Grier was
71+ in Them
as 'Athena'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 2021
Poster of The Great North
The Great North
Pam Grier was
71+ in The Great North
as 'Neckbone (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Pam Grier was
70+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Bless This Mess
Bless This Mess
Pam Grier was
69+ in Bless This Mess
as 'Constance'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2019
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Pam Grier was
67+ in This Is Us
as 'Grandma'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Pam Grier was
60+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Pam Grier was
60+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Pam Grier was
54+ in The L Word
as 'Kit Porter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Pam Grier was
52+ in Justice League
as 'My'ria'h (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
Pam Grier was
52+ in Smallville
as 'Amanda Waller'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Night Visions
Night Visions
Pam Grier was
52+ in Night Visions
as 'Dr. Lewis'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Pam Grier was
50+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Assistant US Attorney Claudia Williams'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Pam Grier was
49+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Pam Grier was
49+ in Hollywood Squares
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Pam Grier was
49+ in The Wild Thornberrys
as 'Mother Springbok (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Linc's
Linc's
Pam Grier was
49+ in Linc's
as 'Eleanor Braithwaite Winthrop'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Pam Grier was
48+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Pam Grier was
47+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Pam Grier was
47+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Pam Grier was
46+ in MADtv
as 'Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Pam Grier was
45+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Nightingale (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Pam Grier was
45+ in The Wayans Bros.
as 'Erica'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Pam Grier was
44+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Sinbad Show
The Sinbad Show
Pam Grier was
44+ in The Sinbad Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Pam Grier was
44+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Martin
Martin
Pam Grier was
43+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Pacific Station
Pacific Station
Pam Grier was
42+ in Pacific Station
as 'Grace Ballard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Pam Grier was
41+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Janice'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Frank's Place
Frank's Place
Pam Grier was
38+ in Frank's Place
as 'Neema Sharone'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1987
Poster of Crime Story
Crime Story
Pam Grier was
37+ in Crime Story
as 'Suzanne Terry'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Pam Grier was
35+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Samantha'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Pam Grier was
35+ in Miami Vice
as ', Valerie Gordon'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Pam Grier was
34+ in Night Court
as 'Benet Collins'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Pam Grier was
30+ in Knots Landing
as 'Lieutenant Guthrie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Pam Grier was
29+ in Roots: The Next Generations
as 'Francey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Pam Grier was
28+ in The Love Boat
as 'Cynthia Wilbur'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pam Grier was
13+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962