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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.
James Gregory, who was dubbed the Funniest Man in America, has died at the age of 78. The comedian has died in Tennessee after suffering cardiac complications
James Gregory was a standup comedian who performed across the southern United States and was known as the “Funniest Man in America.” He died of cardiac complications on May 9, 2024, and received tributes from fellow comedians and fans on social media.
James Gregory (December 23, 1911 – September 16, 2002) was an American character actor known for his deep, gravelly voice, and playing brash roles such as Schaffer in Al Capone (1959), the McCarthy-like Sen. John Iselin in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), the audacious General Ursus in Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and crusty ...
Watch videos of James Gregory, a comedian who performs home-spun comedy with common-sense wisdom and politically incorrect humor. Subscribe to his channel and see his tour dates, shorts and playlists.
May 10, 2024 · James Gregory, who performed stand-up comedy with a southern drawl and a down-home attitude, passed away at 78. He was known for his skits on news, tornadoes, death and Baptists.
May 12, 2024 · Comedy legend James Gregory has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 78. The comedian’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page – which has over a million followers ...
