James Gregory Jr., a Georgia-born standup comedian whose homespun humor, expressive face and storytelling ability earned him the nickname “The Funniest Man in America,” died May 9. He was 78.
James Gregory (born 1946) is an American stand-up comedian. He 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 ...