Biography
Gary Owen is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has cultivated a large African-American following after headlining on cable channel BET and performing at targeted events, such as Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. After being named "Funniest Serviceman in America", his big break came in 1997 on Black Entertainment Television's stand-up showcase Comic View. Owen followed this debut with featured roles in the films Daddy Day Care, Little Man, and College. In 2016, he was in a TV...
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Complete Filmography

Back on the Strip
2023
as Xander 'Dr. X'
Aspiring magician Merlin moves to Las Vegas but gets waylaid by his natural gifts and a place with the black male strippers The Chocolate Chips.

Dotty and Soul
2023
as Diggy
Ethan Cox is poised to sell his self-driving car company when his problematic Halloween costume goes viral, nearly ending his career. Desperate to fig...

Gary Owen: Black Famous
2021
as Self
This last year has been unlike any other: COVID, lockdowns, and for Gary, it has also included a divorce and family insanity unlike any other; up unti...

The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
2021
as Self
Bestselling author Carl Black moves his family back to his childhood home, he must team up with oddball neighbors to do battle with a pimp, who may or...

Welcome to Sudden Death
2020
as Gus
Jesse Freeman is a former special forces officer and explosives expert now working a regular job as a security guard in a state-of-the-art basketball ...

DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam
2020
as Self - Comedian
DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam hosted by Mike Epps featuring Gary Owen, Karlous Miller, Tony Roberts and Red Grant

Undercover Brother 2
2019
as Military Brother
Sixteen years ago, Undercover Brother and his younger brother were hot on the heels of the leader of a racist, worldwide syndicate, but accidentally g...

Gary Owen: #DoinWhatIDo
2019
as Himself
In the hour-long special filmed at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, Owen bursts with energy as he recounts stories, including his early...

Gary Owen: I Got My Associates
2017
as Himself
Stand-up comedian Gary Owen shares stories of being married to the daughter of a founding member of the Black Panthers, being the father of young teen...

Restored Me
2016
as Ken
A troubled ex-con joins the colorful crew of an old movie theater and begins to rebuild his life, only to find his faith in God tested when he learns ...

Meet the Blacks
2016
as Stranger
As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their arrival in Beverly Hills is timed with that city'...

Definitely Divorcing
2016
as Brian
Co-workers question their marriages for a variety of issues, including anger management, child-like spouses and manipulative stepchildren. Will their ...

Definitely Divorcing
2016
Co-Producer
Co-workers question their marriages for a variety of issues, including anger management, child-like spouses and manipulative stepchildren. Will their ...

Bachelors
2015
as Stanely
Womanizing advertising executive Aaron tries to stop best friend Sean from falling into the "eternal damnation" of marriage by throwing a wild bachelo...

Gary Owen: I Agree With Myself
2015
as Himself
Fearless and happy-go-lucky stand-up comedian Gary Owen flips every accepted, politically correct approach to family, race, gender and politics in his...

Gary Owen: I Agree With Myself
2015
Writer, Producer
Fearless and happy-go-lucky stand-up comedian Gary Owen flips every accepted, politically correct approach to family, race, gender and politics in his...

Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live from Las Vegas
2014
as Self
Comedian and film star Mike Epps (The Hangover) takes center stage as the host of the newest installment in Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam fra...

Think Like a Man Too
2014
as Bennett
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some comp...

Ride Along
2014
as Crazy Cody
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game jun...

All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Orlando
2012
as Self
The best-selling comedy franchise returns and features some of the most raw and hilarious talent including: Capone (TV's "Showtime at the Apollo"), Li...

Highway
2012
as Paw Gatsfield
Two brothers embark on a journey in search of a mythical highway in Kentucky, which they believe will lead them to "marijuana nirvana."
Gary Owen: Upgraded
2012
as Himself
This comedy release from stand-up performer Gary Owen captures a live set by the funnyman, recorded in front of a sold-out crowd. Packed full of the c...

Think Like a Man
2012
as Bennett
The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like...

Gary Owen: True Story
2012
as Himself
Funnyman Gary Owen (Think Like A Man, TV's "House of Payne") has been entertaining America for over a decade with his brutally honest, side-splitting ...

Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia
2010
as Self
Mike Epps is back and funnier than ever as he hosts Mike Epps Presents: Live From Club Nokia. Mike Epps delivers in this stand up special and has hand...

Gary Owen: Breakin' Out the Park
2008
as Self
In this brutally honest stand-up performance Owen confesses his hilarious history of growing up in and around trailer parks. Owen packs a comedic punc...

College
2008
as Bearcat
A wild weekend is in store for three high school seniors who visit a local college campus as prospective freshmen.

Loco Comedy Jam Volume 1
2008
as Self
Stars: Alonzo Bodden, Pablo Francisco, Jeffrey Garcia

Love Chronicles
2003
as K-Dog
A disc jockey invites a relationship therapist as an on-air guest. They explore LA relationship struggles through three different callers' unbelievabl...

Daddy Day Care
2003
as Mr. Carrott
Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs, which inspires them to open their own day-care center.

Held Up
1999
as Clute
What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets car...