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Rosey Grier

Actor | * 07/14/1932 (91) | Cuthbert (Georgia)
Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier (born July 14, 1932) is an American actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional football player. He was a notable college football player for Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. A professional player for twelve seasons, Grier was a member of the New York Giants and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams. He played in the Pro Bowl twice. After Grier's professional sports career, he worked as a bodyguard for Senator Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign. Grier was guarding Ethel Kennedy when Senator Kennedy was shot. Although unable to prevent the assassination, Grier took control of the gun and subdued the shooter, Sirhan Sirhan. Grier hosted his own Los Angeles television show and made approximately 70 guest appearances on various shows during the 1960s and 1970s. Grier is known for his serious pursuit of hobbies not traditionally associated with men. Grier became an ordained Protestant minister in 1983 and travels as an inspirational speaker. He founded American Neighborhood Enterprises, a nonprofit organization that serves inner city youth. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Kids & Family

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Movies with Rosey Grier as Actor(16)

as himself2014 '51 Dons
as himself2013 Sample This
as Rev. Jeremiah Knox1996 Reggie's Prayer
as himself1980 The Gong Show Movie
as Victor Hale1979 The Glove
as Amos Samuels1979 The Seekers
as Taxi Driver1978 Rabbit Test
as Albert Hoyt1978 To Kill a Cop
as Asper (as Rosey Grier)1975 The Treasure of Jamaica Reef
as Redwood Rosenbloom1975 Timber Tramps
as Gary Brown1972 Skyjacked
as Maxie Hill1972 Second Chance
as Jack Moss1972 The Thing with Two Heads
as Big Jim1970 Carter's Army
as Morgan1969 The Desperate Mission

TV Shows/Series with Rosey Grier as Actor(18)

as Rosey Grier (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Cudjo Evers1981 The Sophisticated Gents
as Big Slew Johnson1979 Roots: The Next Generations
1977 CHiPs
as Salathiel Harms1973 Kojak
as himself1965 Hullabaloo
as Self - Singer1964 The Hollywood Palace
as himself1964 Shindig!
as Self - Singer1964 Shindig!
as himself1958 Kraft Music Hall

Full Name: Roosevelt Grier
Born: Thursday, 07/14 1932 (July) in Cuthbert (Georgia) (current age: 91 years + 259 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Educated at: Pennsylvania State University, Abraham Clark High School
Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha
Record Label: Liberty Records
Other names for Rosey Grier (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Rosie Grier"
"Roosevelt Grier"
"Reverend Rosey Grier"
"Rosie Greer"
Rosey Grier frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
Phil Hartman (9x, Actor)
Chris Edgerly (8x, Actor)
Jack Carter (7x, Actor)
Al Jean (7x, Crew)
Mike Reiss (7x, Crew)
Dawnn Lewis (7x, Actress)
Joseph V. Perry (7x, Actor)
Julian Roffman (4x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:618606, Added: 10/21/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024