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Died aged 84GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn12/10/1932Born inSt. Louis, Missouri, USADied19/08/2017Died inWashington, D.C.Causeheart failureWikidataQ1209674 ↗Buried atFort Lincoln CemeteryTMDb#214943 ↗
Richard Claxton Gregory was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. 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.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Leisure SeekerMovie | Dan Coleman | 86 |
| 2014 | Freedom SummerMovie | Self - Comedian (archive footage) | 82 |
| 2012 | Shadows of LibertyMovie | Self - Comedian / Activist | 80 |
| 2009 | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedyMovie | Self | 77 |
| 2009 | The Anatomy of Vince GuaraldiMovie | Self | 77 |
| 2008 | Joe Louis: America's Hero BetrayedMovie | Self | 76 |
| 2003 | Reno 911!Series | Blind Panhandler | 71 |
| 2002 | The Hot ChickMovie | Bathroom Attendant | 70 |
| 2002 | Mark TwainMovie | Self (uncredited) | 70 |
| 2001 | The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh HefnerMovie | Self | 69 |
| 1995 | PantherMovie | Reverend Slocum | 63 |
| 1986 | In Remembrance of MartinMovie | Self | 54 |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisMovie | Self (archive footage) | 38 |
| 1969 | American Revolution 2Movie | Self - Comedian | 37 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett ShowSeries | Self - Guest | 36 |
| 1967 | Bill's HatMovie | — | 35 |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67Series | Self - Civil Rights Marcher | 34 |
| 1963 | World in ActionSeries | — | 31 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin ShowSeries | Self | 30 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 29 |
| 1960 | ABC Close-Up!Series | Self | 28 |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack PaarSeries | Self | 25 |
| 1956 | Armchair TheatreSeries | Bill Kingsbury | 24 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 16 |