James Gregory (comedian)

James Gregory
Publicity Photo of James Gregory
Born(1946-05-06)May 6, 1946
Lithonia, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 2024(2024-05-09) (aged 78)
Woodstock, Georgia , U.S.
MediumStand-up comedy, writing
GenresStand-up comedy
Subject(s)Observational comedy
Websitefunniestman.com

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 salesman 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]

Albums

  • "It Could Be a Law, I Don't Know!" The Funnest Man in America (1991) (Epic Records)

References

  1. ^ Coble, Don (March 31, 2021). "Comedian James Gregory bringing his act to Thrasher-Horne on April 9". Clay Today.
  2. ^ a b Patrick, Jessica Comedian James Gregory Comes to Cary Archived 2015-05-18 at the Wayback Machine Cary Citizen. May 13, 2015
  3. ^ Ho, Rodney J Anthony Brown, James Gregory come full circle at the Punchline, closing out Sunday, March 29 Archived 2018-01-06 at the Wayback Machine Atlanta Journal Constitution. May 12, 2015
  4. ^ Wake, Matt (May 12, 2015). James Gregory: 5 things to know about the 'Funniest Man In America' Huntsville Times.
  5. ^ "Good Day Alabama: May 8, 2015". Fox 6 WBRC. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  6. ^ "Comedian James Gregory dead at 78". abc3340.com. ABC 33/40. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.


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