American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic (1932–2017)
For persons of a similar name, see Richard Gregory (disambiguation).
Dick Gregory
Gregory in 1964
Born
Richard Claxton Gregory
(1932-10-12)October 12, 1932
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died
August 19, 2017(2017-08-19) (aged 84)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupations
Comedian
actor
writer
activist
social critic
Years active
1954–2017
Spouse
Lillian Smith
(m. 1959)
Children
11
Comedy career
Medium
Stand-up
film
television
books
Subject(s)
American civil rights
American politics
American culture
African-American culture
racism
race relations
vegetarianism
healthy diet
Notable works and roles
In Living Black and White (1961) Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory (1964) Write Me In! (1968)
Website
www.dickgregory.com
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic.[1][2] His writings were best sellers. 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.[3]
Gregory was at the forefront of political activism in the 1960s, when he protested against the Vietnam War and racial injustice, and advocated for animal rights. He was arrested multiple times and went on many hunger strikes.[4] He later became a speaker and author.[3] Gregory died of heart failure, aged 84, at a Washington, D.C., hospital in August 2017.[3]
^Wiley III, Ed (September 11, 2006). "The 9/11 conspiracy: Rubbish or reality?". nbcnews.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
^"Dick Gregory's Role as Michael Jackson's Adviser". NPR. July 12, 2005.
^ abcPorter, Tom (October 28, 2016). "Here's all you need to know about pioneering comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who has died aged 84". Newsweek. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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