Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1932-10-12
Deathday: 2017-08-19 (84 years old)

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Biography

Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. His writings were best sellers. Gregory became popular among the African-American communities in the southern United States with his "no-holds-barred" sets, poking fun at the bigotry and racism in the United States. In 1961 he became a staple in the comedy clubs, appeared on television, and released comedy record albums.Gregory was at the forefront of political activism in the 1960s, when he protested the Vietnam War and racial injustice. He was arrested multiple times and went on many hunger strikes. He later became a speaker and author, primarily promoting spirituality. Gregory died of heart failure, aged 84, at a Washington, D.C., hospital in August 2017. Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory, an autobiography written with Robert Lipsyte, E. P. Dutton, September 1964 (reprinted, Pocket Books, 1965–present)

Write me in!, Bantam, 1968.

From the Back of the Bus

What's Happening?

The Shadow that Scares Me

Dick Gregory's Bible Tales, with Commentary, a book of Bible-based humor. ISBN 0-8128-6194-9

Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature!. ISBN 0-06-080315-0

(with Shelia P. Moses), Callus on My Soul: A Memoir. ISBN 0-7582-0202-4

Up from Nigger

No More Lies; The Myth and the Reality of American History

Dick Gregory's Political Primer

(with Mark Lane), Murder in Memphis: The FBI and the Assassination of Martin Luther King

(with Mel Watkins), African American Humor: The Best Black Comedy from Slavery to Today (Library of Black America)

Robert Lee Green, Dick Gregory, daring Black leader

African American Humor: The Best Black Comedy from Slavery to Today (editor). ISBN 1-55652-430-7

"Not Poor, Just Broke", short story

"Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies", 2017.

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Filmography

all 49

self 41

Movies 36

TV Shows 13

Self
James Baldwin Abroad

James Baldwin Abroad (2023)

Movie
Self
Mark Gregory: Run With It

Mark Gregory: Run With It (2021)

Movie
Self
Live at Mister Kelly's

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)

Movie
8
Self
The One and Only Dick Gregory

The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)

Movie
Dan Coleman
The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker (2018)

Movie
Self
Conspiracy Theorists Lie

Conspiracy Theorists Lie (2015)

Movie
Self
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.) (2015)

Movie
Himself
What Happened, Miss Simone?

What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)

Movie
6
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Freedom Summer

Freedom Summer (2014)

Movie
Self
Irwin & Fran

Irwin & Fran (2013)

Movie
Self - Comedian / Activist
Shadows of Liberty

Shadows of Liberty (2012)

Movie
Self
Stand

Stand (2009)

Movie
Himself
Steppin : The Movie

Steppin : The Movie (2009)

Movie
6
Self
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

Movie
Self
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed (2008)

Movie
Wonder Showzen

Wonder Showzen (2005)

TV
6.67
Blind Panhandler
Reno 911!

Reno 911! (2003)

TV
4.75
Self
Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith

Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith (2003)

Movie
Bathroom Attendant
The Hot Chick

The Hot Chick (2002)

Movie
6
Self
Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal

Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal (2002)

Movie
Self (uncredited)
Mark Twain

Mark Twain (2002)

Movie
self
Mark Twain

Mark Twain (2002)

TV
Self
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001)

Movie
Self
Funny Is Money

Funny Is Money (1999)

Movie
Vernon Lee
Children of the Struggle

Children of the Struggle (1999)

Movie
Reverend Slocum
Panther

Panther (1995)

Movie
Self
In Remembrance of Martin

In Remembrance of Martin (1986)

Movie
Self
A Decade of Struggle

A Decade of Struggle (1980)

Movie
Self
Nationtime

Nationtime (1972)

Movie
Self
Chicago Blues

Chicago Blues (1972)

Movie
Self
Goodbye Uncle Tom

Goodbye Uncle Tom (1971)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970)

Movie
Self
It’s a Revolution Mother

It’s a Revolution Mother (1969)

Movie
Self - Comedian
American Revolution 2

American Revolution 2 (1969)

Movie
Self
Baldwin's Nigger

Baldwin's Nigger (1968)

Movie
Self / Self - Co-Host
Black Journal

Black Journal (1968)

TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Self
The Urban Crisis and the New Militants: Module 5 - Police Power and Freedom of Assembly: The Gregory March

The Urban Crisis and the New Militants: Module 5 - Police Power and Freedom of Assembly: The Gregory March (1968)

Movie
Self
The Phil Donahue Show

The Phil Donahue Show (1967)

TV
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

TV
5
Richie 'Eagle' Stokes
Sweet Love, Bitter

Sweet Love, Bitter (1967)

Movie
Bill's Hat

Bill's Hat (1967)

Movie
Self - Civil Rights Marcher
ABC Stage 67

ABC Stage 67 (1966)

TV
Self
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
Walk in My Shoes

Walk in My Shoes (1961)

Movie
Self
ABC Close-Up!

ABC Close-Up! (1960)

TV
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)

TV
Self - Comedian
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6

Ratings

Average 5.85
Based on 180 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1968
1999
1972
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1932-10-12

Deathday
2017-08-19 (84 years old)

Birth Name
Richard Claxton Gregory

Birth Place
St. Louis, United States of America

Relationships
Lillian Gregory (1959-01-01 - 2017-01-01)

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Phoenix Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Thomas Merton Award


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