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MFA - Yale University, School of Drama (1981)

Was considered for the role of "George Costanza" on Seinfeld (1989).

Tony nomination for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First". (1981)

2010 Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance in David Mamet's play, "Race".

His wife, Christine, gave birth to a girl, named Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim, on January 11, 2008 at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His wife is the Associate Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Godfather to Streamers (1983) co-star Matthew Modine's children Boman Modine and Ruby Modine.

Was a voice actor for National Public Radio's adaptation of स्टार वॉर्स (1977) in 1980.

He got off to a very fast start in show biz, moving from Yale Drama School right to a lead role in a Broadway musical "The First". A surprising beginning in a serious, though musical role, considering his impressive comedic talent. Co-starred with Lonette McKee.

Nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First."

Release of his book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth" by David with Alan Eisenstock. (अक्तूबर 2009)

Played the voice of a Corellian smuggler who interacted with Ben Kenobi during the Cantina scene in the NPR Original Star Wars Radio Drama.

Most frequent guest - often called the "third host" - on Loveline, the humorous syndicated radio call-in show hosted nightly by Drew Pinsky ("Dr. Drew") and Adam Carolla.

A graduate of the University of Michigan.

Grier is the fourth actor to voice Clifford the Big Red Dog behind Brent Titcomb, John Ritter and Adam Sanders.

Starring in "The Wiz" at La Jolla Playhouse (सितंबर 2006)

Friends with Steve Harvey, and Loretta Devine.

Is the oldest host of Premium Blend (1997).

Early in his career, writer-director John Madden was his acting coach.