Biography
David Alan Grier is an American comedian and film and television actor, best known for his work on the sketch comedy television show "In Living Color".
Known For
Complete Filmography

The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024
as Roger
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white p...

2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2023
as Self
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson cover some of the biggest moments from 2023 and deliver an unfiltered take on pop culture, sports, social media, and pol...

The Color Purple
2023
as Reverend Avery
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately find...

Candy Cane Lane
2023
as Santa Claus
A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a sp...

They Cloned Tyrone
2023
as The Preacher
A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy lurking directly beneath their neighborhood.
The SF Sketchfest Roast of Bruce Campbell
2023
as Self
As an actor, Bruce Campbell has well over 150 credits to his name. From "Xena: Warrior Princess" to "Bubba Ho-Tep" and "The Evil Dead" franchise, Bruc...

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022
as Cogsworth
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with n...

Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021
as Packard
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically...

Show of Titles
2021
as "Guys and Dolls" Performer
An evening of celebrated stars performing the titles songs from Broadway’s best.

A Soldier's Play
2021
as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters
In a segregated army camp in Louisiana in 1944, a black sergeant is shot dead after crying out "they still hate you." As the play examines the murder,...

Coffee & Kareem
2020
as Captain Hill
A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to clear his name and take down the city's most ruthless criminal.

Sprinter
2019
as Coach
Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field worl...

Native Son
2019
as Marty
A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life ...

Arizona
2018
as Coburn
Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, the life of Cassie Fowler, a single mother and struggling realtor, goes off the rails when she witnesses ...

A Christmas Story Live!
2017
as Santa Claus
A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas.

The Big Sick
2017
as Andy Dodd
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a myster...

Jingle Ballin'
2016
as Colin
A homesick YouTuber stuck in L.A. for the holidays must rediscover the meaning of friendship and save her friends’ night from disaster after she mista...

The Wiz Live!
2015
as The Cowardly Lion
Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michae...

The Making of the Wiz Live!
2015
as Self
Go behind the curtain in The Land of Oz with NBC's "The Making of The Wiz Live!" The hour-long special will give an exclusive backstage look at this h...

Lennon or McCartney
2014
as Self
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. ...

An En Vogue Christmas
2014
as Marty
Over the years, the funky divas of En Vogue have gone their separate ways, until they are asked to perform a benefit concert to save the club that mad...

The Watsons Go to Birmingham
2013
as Mr. Robert
In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents reali...

Peeples
2013
as Virgil Peeples
The story follows what happens when a child psychologist surprises his girlfriend by showing up at her political family's annual get-together at their...

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
2011
as Moss the Troll (voice)
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel an...

Astro Boy
2009
as Mr. Squirt / Math Cowboy / Boxer Robot (voice)
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he...

Dance Flick
2009
as Sugar Bear
Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams...

An American Carol
2008
as Rastus Malone
A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a...

Gym Teacher: The Movie
2008
as Shelly Bragg
Dave Stweie was America's hope for the gold in the 1988 Seoul Games.... until he ran face first into the vault. After Suffering humiliation on a globa...

The Poker House
2008
as Stymie
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.

The Poker House
2008
Writer, Co-Producer
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.

Kissing Cousins
2008
as The Griller
A "relatively" romantic comedy about a professional heartbreaker (and cynical bachelor) who teams up with his attractive cousin from the UK in order t...

The Hustle
2008
as Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
Disenchanted pest worker and single dad Freddie Manning unintentionally steals and then loses mob money and now he really is in trouble. So when a run...

Heckler
2007
as Self
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
2006
as Principal Eyeverson/The Man Upstairs (voice)
D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the true meaning of Christmas home ...

Little Man
2006
as Jimmy
After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs...

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2006
as Principal Eyeverson (voice)
When D-Roc sees a pair of expensive sneakers called Air Jareds, he wants his mother to buy them to wear at school in order to look cool. His mother pu...

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
2005
as Himself
Live from the International Montreal Comedy Festival, the funniest black comics ever take the stage - it's the world's largest and most prestigious co...

Bewitched
2005
as Jim Fields
Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the c...

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
2005
as Uncle Henry
A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn ...

The Woodsman
2004
as Bob
After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophi...

Baadasssss!
2004
as Clyde Houston
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playin...

If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely
2004
as Himself
A former music producer turned stockbroker tries to make his musical comeback with a beautiful singer/dancer from a nightclub. The pair fall in love d...

Laffapalooza! #2
2004
as Self
Live from Atlanta, Jamie Foxx hosts this hilarious series of comedy specials. Catch some the newest, hottest comic talent in action in this series tha...
David Alan Grier: The Book of David - The Cult Figure's Manifesto
2003
as Himself
Crank Yankers caller and cult comedy figure David Alan Grier offers his own unique take on tales of growing up and owning up to life's big challenges ...
David Alan Grier: The Book of David - The Cult Figure's Manifesto
2003
Writer
Crank Yankers caller and cult comedy figure David Alan Grier offers his own unique take on tales of growing up and owning up to life's big challenges ...

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
2003
as Limo Driver
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Tiptoes
2002
as Jerry Robin Jr.
A man is reluctant to tell his fiancee that his parents, uncle and brother are dwarfs.

King of Texas
2002
as Rip
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his thr...

15 Minutes
2001
as Mugger
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts fil...
Damned If You Do
2000
as The Devil
Alfie is the brother no one notices, and at his hot-shot brother Richard's wedding, Alfie's father insults him, his brother puts him down, he gets fir...

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000
as Measures
Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into ...

Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
2000
as Mr. Butz
A twisted teenage prostitute and an equally deranged vicious killer manage to escape from the pen and embark on a non-stop orgy of violence and debauc...

Angels in the Infield
2000
as Bob Bugler
Bob "Bungler" Bugler is the celestial coach called in to assist struggling pitcher Eddie Everett. Laurel finds her prayers answered when a flock of ou...

Return to Me
2000
as Charlie Johnson
It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten i...
East of A
2000
as Brother James
An aspiring singer, a troubled rich boy, and an ex-seminarian share an apartment in the East Village in this story dealing with AIDS, sexuality, and l...

3 Strikes
2000
as Detective Jenkins
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hook...

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
2000
as Self/Carl Bentley
This making-of documentary covers general aspects of the film's creation. We see movie clips, shots from the set, and interviews. The latter include r...

Stuart Little
1999
as Red (voice)
When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic....

The 60s
1999
as Fred Hampton
The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High Schoo...

A Saintly Switch
1999
as Dan Anderson
The story is about a married couple with children on the verge of divorce. Their imminent divorce, like many, is due to their mutual lack of respect a...

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Self
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Top of the World
1997
as Detective Augustus
In Las Vegas for a quicky divorce, a just-paroled ex-cop and his wife wander into the Top of the World Casino, run by the shady Charles Atlas. They wi...

McHale's Navy
1997
as Ensign Charles Parker
Retired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale spends his days puttering around the Caribbean in the old PT-73 selling homebrew, ice cream, and swimsuit ...

Jumanji
1995
as Carl Bentley
When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's b...

Tales from the Hood
1995
as Carl Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")
A strange mortician tells four horrific tales to three drug dealers that he traps in their local funeral parlor.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
1995
as Spike
Orphaned after her parents are killed in an accident, Goldilocks is sent to live with her Uncle Hal in the country. Meanwhile, Uncle Hal, an eco-frien...

Blankman
1994
as Kevin Walker
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he de...

In the Army Now
1994
as Fred Ostroff
Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman, two misguided youths, join the reserves to make some easy money for their entrepreneurial dreams. Unfortunately, no soo...

Boomerang
1992
as Gerard Jackson
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing ...

The Player
1992
as David Alan Grier
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Almost an Angel
1990
as Det. Bill
Terry Dean is an electronics wizard and thief. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl's life. While in the hosp...

Loose Cannons
1990
as Drummond
Mac, the two-fisted, savvy cop finds that he's being saddled with a new partner, a known burnout, to work with him on a new and difficult case. The ne...

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This fourth and final v...

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This third riotous volu...

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Newsman
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimel...

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous vol...

Me and Him
1988
as Peter Conklin
A man's enthusiastic penis starts talking to him, getting him into awkward situations and convincing everyone he tells that he's completely insane.

Off Limits
1988
as Rogers
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time ...

Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
as Don Simmons (segment "Blacks Without Soul") / Don Simmons (segment "Don 'No Soul' Simmons")
Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird ...

From the Hip
1987
as Steve Hadley
Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a p...

Beer
1985
as Elliott Morrison
An advertising firm, desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, concocts a macho ad campaign centering on three losers who inadve...

A Soldier's Story
1984
as Corporal Cobb
In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also...

Streamers
1983
as Roger
Four young recruits about to be sent to Vietnam confront their prejudicial feelings toward one another when it's learned one of them is gay.