David Alan Grier Bio | Wiki
David Alan Grier is an American actor and comedian. He is famously known for playing Bernard on Damon on In Living Color. Grier also played David Bellows on Life with Bonnie, Joe Carmichael on The Carmichael Show, and Hal on A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Additionally, has movie roles such as Roger in Streamers, Carl Bentley in Jumanji, and Jim Fields in Bewitched. From 1993 to 1997, Grier played Rev. Leon Lonnie Love on the TV series Martin. It is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox. Grier became famous for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color.
David Alan Grier Age
Grier was born on June 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He is 66 years old.
David Alan Grier Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx. 1.87 m).
David Alan Grier Family
He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to his parents Aretas Ruth and William Henry Grier. Grier grew up with his two siblings. His father works as a psychiatrist and writer, who co-wrote the book Black Rage while his mother works as a school teacher. He is famously known for playing Bernard on Damon on In Living Color. He attended Detroit’s Cass Technical High School.
David Alan Grier Wife
Grier married Maritza Rivera in 1987 and divorced in 1997. In July 2007, he married Christine Y. Kim and welcomed their daughter, Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim on January 10, 2008. However, on July 9, 2009, Kim filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
David Alan Grier Education
He attended Detroit’s Cass Technical High School. Later, Grier received a B.A. in radio, television, and film from the University of Michigan. Subsequently, he earned an M.F.A. from the Yale School of Drama, in 1981. He is famously known for playing Bernard on Damon on In Living Color. Grier also played David Bellows on Life with Bonnie, Joe Carmichael on The Carmichael Show, and Hal on A Series of Unfortunate Events.
David Alan Grier In Living Color | Jamie Foxx
Grier became famous for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color. His characters ranged from hyperactive children to crotchety old men. Keenen Ivory Wayans created, wrote, and starred in the program. The series became a rating hit and received an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series.
Some members of the Wayans family had regular roles including Damon, Kim, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon. The show also starred several previous comedians and actors, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, and Tommy Davidson.
David Alan Grier Jumanji
In 1995, Grier played Carl Bentley in Jumanji. He played a policeman whose car is memorably crushed and eaten by a giant pod. Jumanji is a 1995 American fantasy adventure film. It was directed by Joe Johnston from a screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, and Jim Strain. The film is loosely based on Chris Van Allsburg’s picture book of the same name and is the first installment of the Jumanji franchise.
David Alan Grier Martin | Movies
From 1993 to 1997, Grier played Rev. Leon Lonnie Love on the TV series Martin. It is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox. The show starred comedian Martin Lawrence as the titular character. It was one of Fox network’s highest-rated shows during the sitcom’s run. He is famously known for playing Bernard on Damon on In Living Color. Grier also played David Bellows on Life with Bonnie, Joe Carmichael on The Carmichael Show, and Hal on A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Some of Grier’s other movies include:
A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
Queen Sugar (2019)
The Resident (2019)
At Home with Amy Sedaris (2020)
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (2020)
David Alan Grier Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Grier’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
Who Is David Alan Grier Father
Grier’s father is William Henry Grier, a psychiatrist, and writer, who co-wrote the book Black Rage. While his mother Aretas Ruth works as a school teacher. Grier grew up with his two siblings in Detroit, Michigan.