Happy Birthday actor David Alan Grier

Born: June 30, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Tony nomination for playing Jackie Robinson in “The First”.

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.

PEEPLES 2013 dir. Tina Gordon Chism Stars: Craig Robinson Kerry Washington

The Woodsman 2004 dir. Nicole Kassell starring Bacon Kyra Sedgwick

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil dir. Mike Disa Stars Hayden Panettiere Glenn Close Astro Boy dir. David Bowers Stars: Freddie Highmore Nicolas Cage Kristen Bell LiTTLEMAN 2006 dir. Keenen Ivory Wayans Stars: Shawn Wayans Marlon Wayans