- MFA - Yale University, School of Drama (1981)
- Was considered for the role of "George Costanza" on Seinfeld (1989).
- Tony nomination for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First". (1981)
- 2010 Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance in David Mamet's play, "Race".
- His wife, Christine, gave birth to a girl, named Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim, on January 11, 2008 at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His wife is the Associate Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem.
- Was a voice actor for National Public Radio's adaptation of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) in 1980.
- He got off to a very fast start in show biz, moving from Yale Drama School right to a lead role in a Broadway musical "The First". A surprising beginning in a serious, though musical role, considering his impressive comedic talent. Co-starred with Lonette McKee.
- Nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First."
- Release of his book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth" by David with Alan Eisenstock. (October 2009)
- Played the voice of a Corellian smuggler who interacted with Ben Kenobi during the Cantina scene in the NPR Original Star Wars Radio Drama.
- Most frequent guest - often called the "third host" - on Loveline, the humorous syndicated radio call-in show hosted nightly by Drew Pinsky ("Dr. Drew") and Adam Carolla.
- A graduate of the University of Michigan.
- Grier is the fourth actor to voice Clifford the Big Red Dog behind Brent Titcomb, John Ritter and Adam Sanders.
- Starring in "The Wiz" at La Jolla Playhouse (September 2006)
- Friends with Steve Harvey, and Loretta Devine.
- Is the oldest host of Premium Blend (1997).
- Early in his career, writer-director John Madden was his acting coach.
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