James Gregory (comedian)
James Gregory | |
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Born | Lithonia, Georgia, U.S. | May 6, 1946
Died | May 9, 2024 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 78)
Medium | Stand-up comedy, writing |
Nationality | American |
Genres | Stand-up comedy |
Subject(s) | Observational comedy |
Website | funniestman |
James Gregory (May 6, 1946 – May 9, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian.[1][2][3]
Life and career
Gregory was born in Lithonia, Georgia, on May 6, 1946, and worked as a salesperson until he was 36, when he began introducing performers at The Punch Line comedy club in Atlanta. His first feature act at the Punch Line was February 17, 1982.[4]
Some of his most notable works include an album and a book titled It Could Be A Law, I Don't Know and a video called Grease, Gravy & John Wayne's Momma. Gregory's style consisted of storytelling.[2][5]
Gregory appeared regularly as a guest on several syndicated radio shows, including the John Boy and Billy Show, Rick and Bubba, the Bob and Tom Show, and Steve and DC.
Gregory died from cardiac complications on May 9, 2024, three days after his 78th birthday.[6]
References
- ^ Coble, Don (March 31, 2021). "Comedian James Gregory bringing his act to Thrasher-Horne on April 9". Clay Today.
- ^ a b Patrick, Jessica Comedian James Gregory Comes to Cary Cary Citizen. May 13, 2015
- ^ Ho, Rodney J Anthony Brown, James Gregory come full circle at the Punchline, closing out Sunday, March 29 Atlanta Journal Constitution. May 12, 2015
- ^ Wake, Matt (May 12, 2015). James Gregory: 5 things to know about the 'Funniest Man In America' Huntsville Times.
- ^ "Good Day Alabama: May 8, 2015". Fox 6 WBRC. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ "Comedian James Gregory dead at 78". abc3340.com. ABC 33/40. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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