Richard Claxton Gregory is an American actor best known for playing Author for the book Nigger: an Autobiography.
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Best Known For:The book Nigger: An Autobiography
Breakthrough:Replacement performance at the Chicago Playboy Club that led to national recognition in 1961
10 Quick Facts About Richard Claxton Gregory
- Full Name: Richard Claxton Gregory
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The book Nigger: An Autobiography
- Date of Birth: October 12, 1932
- Age: 94 years old
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Lillian Smith
- Children: 10 children
Richard Claxton Gregory Age
Richard Claxton Gregory is about 94 years old as of 2026. Richard Claxton Gregory was born in 1932.
Education
He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Period: 1952-1956
Career & Work
Richard Claxton Gregory's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Playboy Club.
Organization: Playboy Club
Role: Stand-up Comedian
Period: 1961
Details: Chicago · Breakthrough engagement
Rise to Fame
Richard Claxton Gregory rose to prominence for his role for the book Nigger: An Autobiography.
Notable Works
- Book: Nigger: An Autobiography (Author, 1964) — Best-selling autobiography
Richard Claxton Gregory Family & Relationships
Richard Claxton Gregory is widowed. He has 10 children, including Michele Gregory and Lynne Gregory.
- Father: Presley Gregory
- Mother: Lucille Gregory
- Children:
- Michele Gregory
- Lynne Gregory
- Pamela Gregory
- Paula Gregory
- Stephanie Gregory
- Gregory Gregory
- Christian Gregory
- Miss Gregory
- Ayanna Gregory
- Yohance Gregory
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Claxton Gregory
- Popular As: Dick Gregory
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 12, 1932
- Age: 94
- Birthday: October 12
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Presley Gregory
- Mother: Lucille Gregory
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Lillian Smith
- Children: 10 children
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$443,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $109,000–$7,649,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
