Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Lillian Gregory (1959-2017)
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
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Dick Gregory: American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur (1932–2017).
Born (died at age 84).
The name Richard means derives from German/French/English "ric", (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy).
Biography
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic. Gregory 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. Gregory was at the forefront of political activism in the 1960s, when he protested against the Vietnam War and racial injustice, and advocated for animal rights. He was arrested multiple times and went on many hunger strikes.
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