What is Dick Gregory's full name?
Richard Claxton Gregory
Dick Gregory nickname(s):
Greg, Dick Gregory
Dick Gregory date of birth:
October 12, 1932
How old was Dick Gregory when died?
84
Where was Dick Gregory born?
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
When did Dick Gregory die?
August 19, 2017
Where did Dick Gregory die?
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Why did Dick Gregory die?
Heart Failure
How tall is Dick Gregory?
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
Dick Gregory body shape:
Average
What color are Dick Gregory's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Dick Gregory's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Dick Gregory gay or straight?
Straight
What is Dick Gregory's ethnicity?
Black
What is Dick Gregory nationality?
American
Where did Dick Gregory go to university?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
What is Dick Gregory's occupation?
Civil Rights Activist, Social Critic, Writer, Entrepreneur, Comedian, Actor
Dick Gregory claim to fame:
made Speaker Newt Gingrich ride `in the back of the plane, ` on an Air Force One trip overseas
What genre is Dick Gregory's work?
Satire, Political Satire, Observational Comedy
Short Biography
Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, and actor. During the turbulent 1960s, Gregory became a pioneer in stand-up comedy for his "no-holds-barred" sets, in which he mocked bigotry and racism. He primarily performed at segregated clubs to black audiences 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.