Dick Gregory

American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur (1932–2017)

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Lived 1932–2017, aged 85United States

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18 languages
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Era
1932–2017
Aged 85
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Updated 2026-07-17

Richard Claxton Gregory was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. 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.