David Alan Grier

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Characters played by David Alan Grier

Rev. Leon Lonnie Love — Martin (1992)

Religious figure appearing in a church or community scene.

Santa Claus — Candy Cane Lane (2023)

Santa Claus intervenes after Chris and his family trap Pepper and later assists them in gathering the remaining golden rings. He recognizes that Chris and Carol’s wedding rings complete the required total, restores Chris, and takes Pepper and the other former victims away after Holly’s wish.

Red — Stuart Little (1999)

Forest animal, scout companion, assists in wilderness.

Kevin Walker — Blankman (1994)

Darryl's older brother and a tabloid cameraman who initially dismisses his sibling's superhero fantasy. He eventually supports Darryl by posing as the sidekick Other Guy, helping him fight crime, survive a drowning attempt, and defeat the main antagonist. Despite his reluctant participation, he plays a crucial role in the final victory and reconciles with Kimberly.

Carl Gaines — Bad Teacher (2014)

Carl Gaines is the school principal who hires Meredith after being persuaded by her fake résumé and feminine charm. His decision enables Meredith to enter the faculty and pursue her plan, making him an institutional link between her personal ambitions and her role at the school.

Packard — Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Packard is the superintendent of Emily and Casey's apartment building. After being tipped off by Zack Tieran, he evicts them because of the giant dog, contributing to their flight through the city. Later, he reverses the eviction and gives the dog a role as his assistant in the building.

Captain Hill — Coffee & Kareem (2020)

Coffee's police captain who is secretly involved in a corrupt network. He is murdered by Detective Watts to eliminate a threat to the criminal operation.

Corporal Cobb — A Soldier's Story (1984)

Memphis close friend and fellow soldier. Provides crucial information to Davenport about the planted evidence frame-up and Waters deep-seated prejudice against uneducated Southern Blacks. Reveals Memphis suicide and the team subsequent protest.

Cogsworth — Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)

Cogsworth is an inhabitant of the Beast's enchanted castle. When Belle is there, he offers to show her around and tries to distract her from the forbidden west wing. His tour leads her to notice that area, but she goes in despite his efforts, and the Beast catches her there.

Uncle Henry — The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

Uncle Henry is Dorothy's guardian in Kansas and lives with her and Aunt Em in a trailer park. When the tornado approaches, he runs with Aunt Em to the county storm shelter, while Dorothy returns to the family mobile home to rescue Toto.

Virgil Peeples — Peeples (2013)

Grace's father, a judge and former singer who is initially hostile toward Wade. He suspects Wade of theft, rejects his proposal, and engages in eccentric behaviors like nudism and whale swimming before ultimately accepting Wade into the family.

Gerard Jackson — Boomerang (1992)

Gerard Jackson is Marcus's friend and colleague who advises him about his unrealistic standards and helps connect Angela and Marcus's social circle. He becomes furious when Marcus dates Angela, fearing she will be treated like Marcus's previous conquests, but later reconciles with Marcus.

Career Overview

David Alan Grier has 128 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thugaboo Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include St. Denis Medical, Blankman, The American Society of Magical Negroes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
128
Birth Date
1956-06-30
Birth Place
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q562596), public domain (CC0).