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Tony nomination for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First". [1981]



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

MFA - Yale University, School of Drama (1981)





Nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for playing Jackie Robinson in "The First."



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



Is the oldest host of Premium Blend (1997).



Was considered for the role of "George Costanza" on Seinfeld (1989).

A graduate of the University of Michigan.



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.





2010 Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance in David Mamet 's play, "Race".



Release of his book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth" by David with Alan Eisenstock . [October 2009]

Starring in "The Wiz" at La Jolla Playhouse [September 2006]



Played the voice of a Corellian smuggler who interacted with Ben Kenobi during the Cantina scene in the NPR Original Star Wars Radio Drama.

