Gary Owen (comedian)
Gary Owen | |
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Owen in 2012 | |
| Born | Gary Stephen Owens July 26, 1974 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse |
Kenya Duke
(m. 2003; div. 2022) |
| Partner | Briana Johnson |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | garyowen.live |
Gary Owen (born July 26, 1974) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has cultivated a large black following after headlining on cable channel BET and performing at targeted events, such as Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. After being named "Funniest Serviceman in America", his big break came in 1997 on Black Entertainment Television's stand-up showcase Comic View. Owen followed this debut with featured roles in the films Daddy Day Care, Little Man, and College. In 2016, he was in a TV show on BET called The Gary Owen Show.