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Richard Claxton Gregory was an American comedian, civil rights activist, conspiracy theorist, social critic, writer, and occasional actor. During the 1960s, Gregory became a pioneer in stand-up comedy for his "no-holds-barred" sets, in which he mocked bigotry and racism. He performed primarily to black audiences at segregated clubs until 1961, when he became the first black comedian to successfully cross over to white audiences, appearing on television and putting out comedy record albums.
Birth Name
Richard Claxton Gregory
Born
Wednesday, 12 October 1932
Died
Saturday, 19 August 2017
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| JFK: What the Doctors Saw | Self - Good Night America | 2023 |
| See It Loud: The History of Black Television | Self | 2023 |
| Unsung Presents: Best in Black | Self | 2023 |
| Riotsville, U.S.A. | Self | 2022 |
| Meltdown: Three Mile Island | Self - Civil Rights Activist | 2022 |
| We Need to Talk About Cosby | Self | 2022 |
| The One and Only Dick Gregory | Self | 2021 |
| Live at Mister Kelly's | Self | 2021 |
| Richard G. Hatcher: Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer & Politician | Self | 2021 |
| Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children | Self - Comedian, Civil Rights Activist | 2020 |
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