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Dick Gregory(1932-2017)

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  • Writer
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Dick Gregory in The Hot Chick (2002)
A runaway couple going on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker, traveling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West.
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Dick Gregory was born on 12 October 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Hot Chick (2002), The Leisure Seeker (2017) and Reno 911! (2003). He was married to Lillian Gregory. He died on 19 August 2017 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
BornOctober 12, 1932
DiedAugust 19, 2017(84)
BornOctober 12, 1932
DiedAugust 19, 2017(84)
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    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Rob Schneider in The Hot Chick (2002)
The Hot Chick
5.6
  • Bathroom Attendant
  • 2002
Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland in The Leisure Seeker (2017)
The Leisure Seeker
6.7
  • Dan Coleman
  • 2017
Reno 911! (2003)
Reno 911!
8.0
TV Series
  • Blind Panhandler
Wonder Showzen (2005)
Wonder Showzen
8.4
TV Series
  • Mr. Sun

Credits

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Actor

  • Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland in The Leisure Seeker (2017)
    The Leisure Seeker
    6.7
    • Dan Coleman
    • 2017
  • Ir/Reconcilable (2014)
    Ir/Reconcilable
    7.6
    Short
    • Grandpa
    • 2014
  • Anthony Anderson, Wesley Jonathan, Faizon Love, Mo'Nique, Chrystee Pharris, and Monica Allgeier in Steppin: The Movie (2009)
    Steppin: The Movie
    3.3
    • 2009
  • Wonder Showzen (2005)
    Wonder Showzen
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Sun
    • 2005
  • Reno 911! (2003)
    Reno 911!
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Blind Panhandler
    • 2004
  • Rob Schneider in The Hot Chick (2002)
    The Hot Chick
    5.6
    • Bathroom Attendant
    • 2002
  • Children of the Struggle (1999)
    Children of the Struggle
    8.1
    • Vernon Lee
    • 1999
  • Panther (1995)
    Panther
    6.4
    • Reverend Slocum
    • 1995
  • ABC Comedy News (1973)
    ABC Comedy News
    5.2
    TV Series
    • Dick Gregory
    • 1972–1973
  • Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer
    • 1968
  • Sweet Love, Bitter (1967)
    Sweet Love, Bitter
    6.7
    • Richie 'Eagle' Stokes
    • 1967
  • Armchair Theatre (1956)
    Armchair Theatre
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Bill Kingsbury
    • 1966

Writer

  • Dick Gregory: Understanding (Part One)
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2017
  • 1st Amendment Stand Up (2005)
    1st Amendment Stand Up
    6.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 2009

Additional Crew

  • The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)
    The One and Only Dick Gregory
    7.9
    • in support of
    • 2021

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Trailer #1
Trailer 2:15
Trailer #1
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:19
Official Trailer
When Comedy Went to School
Trailer 2:14
When Comedy Went to School
Clean Mic: Laughing Until It Hurts
Trailer 3:45
Clean Mic: Laughing Until It Hurts

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Height
    • 5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
  • Born
    • October 12, 1932
    • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • August 19, 2017
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Lillian GregoryFebruary 2, 1959 - August 19, 2017 (his death, 11 children)
  • Children
      Greg
  • Parents
      Lucille Gregory
  • Relatives
      Delores Gregory(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Album: Wrote the liner notes for John Barbour's comedy album "It's Tough to Be White".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.
  • Quotes
    People keep telling me about the white race and the black race - and it really doesn't make sense. I played Miami, met a fellow two shades darker than me - and his name was Ginsberg! Took my place in two sit-in demonstrations - nobody knew the difference. The he tried for a third lunch counter and blew the whole bit... asked for blintzes.
  • Nickname
    • Greg

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