
What Is David Alan Grier’s Net Worth?
David Alan Grier is a multifaceted American actor, comedian, writer, and producer with a net worth of $4 million. He gained popularity for his work on the sketch comedy TV show “In Living Color” (1990-1994).
Grier has more than 110 acting credits to his name, including notable films like “Boomerang” (1992), “Jumanji” (1995), “Bewitched” (2005), and “Peeples” (2013) and TV shows like “DAG” (2000-2001), “Life with Bonnie” (2002-2004), “The Carmichael Show” (2015-2017), and “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!” (2021).
Aside from acting, Grier has also hosted, written, and produced various projects like Comedy Central’s “Chocolate News” (2008), the TV movie “The Davey Gee Show” (2005), the film “The Poker House” (2008), and the comedy special “David Alan Grier: Comedy You Can Believe In” (2009).
On Broadway, Grier has starred in six productions and has received Tony nominations for his performances in “The First” (1982), “Porgy and Bess” (2012), and “Race” (2010). In 2021, he won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for “A Soldier’s Play.”
Additionally, Grier is a published author with his book “Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth” (2009) and a former contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” where he finished in ninth place.
Early Life and Education
David Alan Grier was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1956. His mother was a teacher and his father was a psychiatrist and author. He attended Cass Tech high school and later earned a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Michigan. Grier then went on to receive an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 1981. As a child, Grier’s family marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the March on Poverty in Detroit.
David Alan Grier’s Career Highlights
David Alan Grier has had a successful career in film, television, and theater. He made his film debut in 1983 and appeared in various TV shows such as “All Is Forgiven,” “In Living Color,” “DAG,” and “The Carmichael Show.” Grier also played roles in hit movies such as “Boomerang,” “Jumanji,” and “The Big Sick.” He has hosted shows like “Thank God You’re Here” and “Premium Blend” and also appeared in stand-up comedy specials. Grier’s recent works include playing Pops Dixon on the Netflix series “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!” and appearing in movies like “Arizona,” “Sprinter,” “Native Son,” and “Coffee & Kareem.”
Marriages and Family
David was married to Maritza Rivera from 1987 until 1997, and he wed Christine Y. Kim on July 29, 2007. Kim has served as the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art since 2019. David and Christine welcomed daughter Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim on January 10, 2008. Kim filed for divorce in July 2009, and the divorce was finalized in November 2010.
Hobbies and Interests
Grier enjoys cooking, and while he was starring in “Race” on Broadway, he started a food blog named “Chocolate Glutton,” which he described as “my place to discuss, obsess and share the love I have for all things gluttonous.”
Awards and Nominations
David Alan Grier has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for “The Wiz Live!” at the NAACP Image Awards in 2016. He has also received nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for “Damon,” “Life with Bonnie,” and “The Carmichael Show,” as well as Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series for “Queen Sugar.”
His work on “The Gershwins’ Porgy And Bess: New Broadway Cast Recording” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album in 2013, and he won a Best Actor award for “Streamers” at the 1983 Venice Film Festival. “In Living Color” and “King of Texas” also received awards for their groundbreaking work.
David has also received nominations from the Critics Choice Television Awards, Satellite Awards, Women’s Image Network Awards, and BAM Awards. He has won Black Reel Awards for Television for Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series for “Queen Sugar” and Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series for “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me.”
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