THEATRE + COMEDY

The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents David Alan Grier. 

Although David Alan Grier has been known for his ability to create comedy and humor, the graduate of the Yale School of Drama has successfully made the diverse jump from theatre to television to film and still alternates between all three.

Grier’s television credits are abundant. Grier is well known as being a principle cast member of the acclaimed television series “In Living Color,” where he helped to create some of that show’s most memorable characters. He also starred on the hit NBC show “DAG” where he played the title character, as well. Keeping his close comedic relationship with the Wayans’ brothers, he co-starred with Damon Wayans in “Damon.”

In addition Grier has gained recognition for his numerous feature film roles, including “Baadasssss!” for director Mario Van Peebles, “The Woodsman” opposite Kevin Bacon and Mos Def, “15 Minutes,” “Boomerang,” “Bewitched,” “Jumanji” and Robert Altman’s “Streamers,” for which he won a Golden Lion Award for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.

David is currently executive producing, hosting, and writing a series called “The Chocolate News” for Comedy Central. The series is a mock newscast featuring African-American anchors and issues.