James Harold Gregory, Jr. (May 6, 1946 – May 9, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian.Patrick, Jessica Comedian James Gregory Comes to Cary Cary Citizen. May 13, 2015Ho, Rodney J Anthony Brown, James Gregory come full circle at the Punchline, closing out Sunday, March 29 Atlanta Journal Constitution. May 12, 2015
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.Wake, Matt (May 12, 2015). James Gregory: 5 things to know about the 'Funniest Man In America' Huntsville Times.
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.
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.
Albums "It Could Be a Law, I Don't Know!" The Funniest Man in America (1991) (Epic Records)
References
External links
James Gregory's YouTube page