Dick Gregory
American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur
- Born
- 12 October 1932, St. Louis
- Died
- 19 August 2017, aged 84
- Birth name
- Richard Claxton Gregory
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, left-wing activist and social critic. He 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.
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