1932 – 2017

Dick Gregory

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

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Born

1932-10-12, St. Louis

Died

2017-08-19

Birthplace state

Missouri

Biography

Dick Gregory was born on October 12, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri. An American comedian, actor, writer, activist, and social critic, he gained popularity in African-American communities across the southern United States during the early 1960s through his comedy routines that addressed bigotry and racism. By 1961, he had become established in comedy clubs, appeared on television, and released comedy albums.

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Dick Gregory is recorded as a autobiographer, a social critic, a activist, a athletics competitor, a political activist, a social activist, a comedian, a entrepreneur, a politician and a writer, born in Missouri (1932–2017).

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Frequently asked about Dick Gregory

Who was Dick Gregory?

Dick Gregory was American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur (1932–2017), born in Missouri (1932 – 2017).

When and where was Dick Gregory born?

Dick Gregory was born on 1932-10-12 in St. Louis.

When did Dick Gregory die?

Dick died on 2017-08-19.

What was Dick Gregory known for?

Dick Gregory is recorded as a autobiographer, a social critic, a activist, a athletics competitor, a political activist, a social activist, a comedian, a entrepreneur, a politician and a writer.

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