David Alan Grier

Summary

David Alan Grier is a human^[1]. Born in Detroit^[2], he… he was born on June 30, 1956^[3]. He worked as a screenwriter^[4], stage actor^[5], television actor^[6], film actor^[7], and film producer^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• David Alan Grier's place of birth was Detroit^[2].
• David Alan Grier was born on June 30, 1956^[3].
• David Alan Grier held citizenship in United States^[10].
• David Alan Grier worked as a screenwriter^[4].
• David Alan Grier worked as a stage actor^[5].
• David Alan Grier's professions included television actor^[6].
• David Alan Grier worked as a film actor^[7].
• David Alan Grier worked as a film producer^[8].
• David Alan Grier worked as a television producer^[11].
• David Alan Grier's education included a stint at University of Michigan^[12].
• David Alan Grier's education included a stint at Cass Technical High School^[13].
• David Alan Grier was educated at Yale School of Drama^[14].
• David Alan Grier was educated at Negro Ensemble Company^[15].
• David Alan Grier was educated at Yale University^[16].
• A notable work attributed to David Alan Grier is Candy Cane Lane^[17].
• A notable work attributed to David Alan Grier is The Color Purple^[18].
• A notable work attributed to David Alan Grier is The American Society of Magical Negroes^[19].
• David Alan Grier received the Theatre World Award^[20].
• David Alan Grier received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor^[21].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by Richard Pryor^[22].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by Redd Foxx^[23].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by Steve Martin^[24].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by Bill Cosby^[25].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by George Carlin^[26].
• David Alan Grier was influenced by Cheech Marin^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit^[2], David Alan Grier… he was born on June 30, 1956^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan^[12], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1817^[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor^[31]; Cass Technical High School^[13], a high school^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1907^[34]; Yale School of Drama^[14], a drama school^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1924^[37]; Negro Ensemble Company^[15], an organization^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1967^[40]; and Yale University^[16], a private university^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1701^[43], headquartered in New Haven^[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter^[4], stage actor^[5], television actor^[6], film actor^[7], film producer^[8], and television producer^[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Candy Cane Lane^[17], a film^[45], directed by Reginald Hudlin^[46]; The Color Purple^[18]; and The American Society of Magical Negroes^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award^[20], a theatre award^[47], in United States^[48], founded in 1945^[49] and Volpi Cup for Best Actor^[21], an award for best leading actor^[50], in Italy^[51].

Why It Matters

David Alan Grier has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

FAQs

Where was David Alan Grier born?

Born in Detroit^[2], David Alan Grier…

What did David Alan Grier do for work?

David Alan Grier worked as screenwriter^[4], stage actor^[5], television actor^[6], film actor^[7], and film producer^[8].

Where did David Alan Grier go to school?

David Alan Grier was educated at University of Michigan^[12], Cass Technical High School^[13], Yale School of Drama^[14], and Negro Ensemble Company^[15].

What awards did David Alan Grier receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award^[20] and Volpi Cup for Best Actor^[21].