David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier
Total Credits at Criticker: 50 (Actor), 1 (Writer), 1 (Creator)
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Baadasssss!
Mario Van Peebles directs an honest and revealing portrait of his pioneering father Melvin. (Sony Pictures Classics)
The Woodsman
A harrowing and moving tale of one man's attempt to re-enter society after twelve years in prison. (Newmarket Films)
15 Minutes
A thriller seen through an eye-popping new lens - that of the media's hunt for shocking imagery, no matter the cost. In 15 Minutes, as the cops chase the murderers, the media chases the cops, and the whole thing fuels an escalating firestorm. (New Line Cinema)
3 Strikes
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting. (imdb)
Bewitched
Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic show "Bewitched". (imdb)
Jumanji
When two kids play an old magic board-game they found, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. (imdb)
Blankman
A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget. (imdb)
Tiptoes
Gary Oldman plays as a dwarf brother to a normal-sized Matthew McConaughey. When McConaughey's girlfriend (played by Kate Beckinsale) becomes pregnant, the pair are fearful that the baby will inherit the Oldman gene (imdb)
Streamers
Four young recruits about to be sent to Vietnam confront thier prejudicial feelings toward one another when it's learned one of them is homosexual. (imdb)
In the Army Now
Two misguided youths join the reserves to make some money for their entrepreneurial dreams. No sooner than they finish basic training are they called up to do their part to save the free world.
Tales from the Hood
A strange funeral director tells four strange tales of horror with an African American focus to three drug dealers he traps in his place of business. (imdb)
McHale\
Retired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale spends his days puttering around the Caribbean in the old PT-73 selling homebrew... (imdb)
Almost an Angel
A small time crook becomes convinced he has become an angel after a traumatic incident and resolves to perform the work of one. (imdb)
Boomerang
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss... (imdb)
The Muppets\
This version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets!
Loose Cannons
An unconventional cop who doesn't take any bull, is paired up with an amazing detective to capture some powerful criminals but the cop soon realizes that his by the book partner has split personality disorder. (imdb)
A Soldier\
A black soldier is killed while returning to his base in the deep south. The white people of the area are suspected at first. A tough black army attorney is brought in to find out the truth. We find out a bit more about the dead soldier in flashbacks - and that he was unpopular. Will the attorney find the killer ? (imdb)
Beer
An advertising firm, desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, concocts a macho ad campaign centering on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar. (imdb)
King of Texas
An updated version of 'William Shakespeare' 's King Lear, by way of Ran (1985), with Lear as a magnate in the Old West whose decision to divide his empire among his three daughters results in disaster. (imdb)
Top of the World
In Las Vegas for a quicky divorce, a just-paroled ex-cop and his wife wander into the Top of the World Casino, run by the shady Charles Atlas. They win big, right as the casino is being robbed. The police believe their big win was a staged diversion, and the two of them become suspects. Over the course of the evening and next morning, the two attempt to escape to surrounded casino, and to prove their innocence, as well as to save their marriage. (imdb)
From the Hip
Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder. (imdb)
Me and Him
A man's enthusiastic penis starts talking to him, getting him into awkward situations and convincing everyone he tells that he's completely insane. (imdb)
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
A teenage prostitute escapes from a juvenile prison with a 16-year-old serial killer and both go on a destructive road trip to Mexico in this twist on the "Hanzel Gretel" fairy tale. The film suffered 17 cuts/trims before being granted an R-rating by the MPAA. (imdb)
Dance Flick
Street dancer Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as the enter in the mother of all dance battles. (imdb)
Off Limits
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even harder when they start investigating the serial killings of local prostitutes. Their prime suspect is high ranking U.S. Army officer which brings their lives in danger. (imdb)
The Poker House
Explores a typical day in the life of a decidedly atypical teen named Agnes. Some folks have the luxury of living each day to the fullest, but for Agnes every day is a grueling struggle for survival: Her mother is strung out on drugs, her home has been overrun by degenerates, and her only father figure is a pimp. For Agnes and her two younger sisters, this particular day will be marked by both tragedy and triumph, but which will resonate most in the days and weeks to follow? (imdb)
Peeples
Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage. (imdb.com)
Road Hard
Following an expensive divorce and the cancellation of his TV show, a stand-up comic is forced to go back on the road to provide for his daughter. (imdb.com)
The Carmichael Show
Follows the life of stand up comedian Jerrod Carmichael as he navigates through life with his therapist in-training girlfriend and his heavily opinionated family. (imdb)
In Living Color
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show. (imdb)
Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher (2014) - TV Series
Centers on a sexy, foul-mouthed divorcée who becomes a teacher to find her next husband. (imdb)
Crank Yankers
Crank Yankers (2002) - TV Series
Various comedians and celebrities make prank phone calls or respond to ads they placed, with visual demonstrations in the form of puppets.
Life with Bonnie
Local TV show host Bonnie Molloy has the life of a sort-of celebrity. Sometimes her fans actually remember her name. But when it comes to her family life, a little fame goes a long way. Especially when her husband and children catch a glimmer of themselves in the supposedly true anecdotes mom tells her morning viewers.
Chocolate News
Chocolate News (2008) - TV Series
A magazine-show parody hosted by comedian David Alan Grier covering urban pop culture topics. (imdb)
Arizona
Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, this darkly comedic story follows Cassie Fowler, a single mom and struggling realtor whose life goes off the rails when she witnesses a murder. (imdb)
Thank God You\
Based on the Australian show of the same name, this is a weekly improv competition in which various actors and comedians are tasked with walking through a door into a pre-arranged scene with full set, costumes, and co-performers. Hosted by David Alan Grier and judged by Dave Foley, who also has a surprise appearance on-stage in every episode.
The Wiz Live!
A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, "The Wiz," which put a modern spin on the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale with a cast of African-American actors.
The Resident
Clifford the Big Red Dog
A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size (imdb.com).
Joe Pickett
Joe Pickett (2021) - TV Series
Follows a game warden and his family during a changing political and socioeconomic climate in a small rural town.
The Daily Show
The Patient
The Patient (2022) - TV Mini-Series
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Features live never-before-seen musical performances with brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story, created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story (imdb.com).
They Cloned Tyrone
A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper. (imdb)
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Aren is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance. (imdb)
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!
A single dad and cosmetics brand owner figures out fatherhood on the fly when his strong-minded teen daughter moves in with him. (imdb)
Angels in the Infield
A group of angels try to help a baseball team win a championship game, while at the same time helping to reunite the pitcher's family.
Elsbeth
Elsbeth (2024) - TV Series