The best David Alan Grier movies and TV shows mostly feature several comedies and comedic series. However, he does have a few random dramatic roles to his name to show his versatility. Grier graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in radio, television, and film from the University of Michigan and then got his Masters from the Yale School of Drama. It was an impressive education that paid off when he ended up starring in Broadway musicals to start his career, including the hit Dreamgirls.