David Alan Grier was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Aretas Ruth Theatre on Broadway for which he received a Tony Award nomination. He has been named one of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time".
Tony nomination for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First".
He got off to a very fast start in show biz, moving from Yale Drama School right to a lead role in a Broadway musical "The First". A surprising beginning in a serious, though musical role, considering his impressive comedic talent. Co-starred with Lonette McKee.
MFA - Yale University, School of Drama
Nominated for Broadways 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First."
Most frequent guest - often called the "third host" - on Loveline, the humorous syndicated radio call-in show hosted nightly by Drew Pinsky ("Dr. Drew") and Adam Carolla.
Is the oldest host of "Premium Blend" .
Was considered for the role of "George Costanza" on "Seinfeld" .
A graduate of the University of Michigan.
Was a voice actor for National Public Radios adaptation of Star Wars in 1980.
His wife, Christine, gave birth to a girl, named Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim, on January 11, 2008 at Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His wife is the Associate Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem.
2010 Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance in David Mamet s play, "Race".
(October 2009) Release of his book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth" by David with Alan Eisenstock.
Godfather to Streamers co-star Matthew Modine s children Boman Modine and Ruby Modine.
(September 2006) Starring in "The Wiz" at La Jolla Playhouse
Friends with Steve Harvey , and Loretta Devine.
As I get older, my sense of humor is my biggest asset. .
