David Alan Grier is an African-American actor who started his film career in dramatic roles but soon came to specialize in comedy. He won a Golden Lion Award for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.
On April 7, 2009, Grier was booted off the eighth season of the ABC reality show Dancing with the Stars.
Notable Roles
- Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid in The Hustle (2008)
- Bob in The Woodsman (2004)
- Dan Anderson in A Saintly Switch (1999)
- Roger in Streamers (1983)
- David Preston in The Preston Episodes (1995)
- Fred Ostroff in In the Army Now (1994)
- Ens. Charles T. Parker in McHale's Navy in (1997)
- Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid in The Hustle (2008)
- Detective Augustus in Top of the World (1997)
DWTS Scores
- Week 1: Waltz = 19
- Week 2: Salsa = 17
- Week 3: Foxtrot = 24
- Week 4: Lindy Hop = 22
- Week 5: Viennese Waltz = 22
Quotes
"Every little kid has always wanted to be a race car driver. This gets some of that out."Brainy Quotes: David Alan Grier Quotes
"To be known by the public, honestly. People come up and tell them how good I make them feel."Brainy Quotes: David Alan Grier Quotes.
Featured Video
David Alan Grier Dancing with the Stars News
- TheaterMania.com: David Alan Grier to Compete on ABC's Dancing With the Stars (February 8. 2008)
David Alan Grier Timeline
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2008: An American Carol - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Little Man - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
2005: Bewitched - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
2004: The Woodsman - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
2003: Tiptoes - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
2001: 15 Minutes - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
2000: Return To Me - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1995: Tales from the Hood - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1994: Blankman - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1994: In the Army Now - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1992: Boomerang IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1990: Almost an Angel - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1990: Loose Cannons - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes
1998: Off Limits - IMDb Listing I Rotten Tomatoes