Rosey Grier Biography
Rosey Grier is an American actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional football player who was born on July 14, 1932, in Cuthbert, Georgia, the United States as Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier. Rosey was a notable college football player for The Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 100th-anniversary list of 100 most influential student-athletes. As a professional player, Rosey was a member of the New York Giants and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams. He played in the Pro Bowl twice.
After Grier’s professional sports career, Rosey worked as a bodyguard for Senator Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign. He was guarding Ethel Kennedy when Senator Kennedy was shot. Although unable to prevent the assassination, Rosey took control of the gun and subdued the shooter, Sirhan Sirhan.
Rosey hosted his own Los Angeles television show and made approximately 70 guest appearances on various shows during the 1960s and 1970s.
As a singer, he first released singles on the A label in 1960, and over the following twenty-five years he continued to record on various labels including Liberty, Ric, MGM, and A&M. His recording of a tribute to Robert Kennedy, “People Make The World” (written by Bobby Womack), was his only chart single, peaking at No. 128 in 1968.
Rosey is known for his serious pursuit of hobbies not traditionally associated with men. Rosey has authored several books, including Rosey Grier’s Needlepoint for Men in 1973. He became an ordained Protestant minister in 1983 and travels as an inspirational speaker. He founded American Neighborhood Enterprises, a nonprofit organization that serves inner-city youth. Rosey was also a featured speaker at the 1984 Republican National Convention; during its evening session on August 20, 1984, he endorsed President Ronald Reagan for re-election.
10 Quick Facts About Rosey Grier
- Name: Rosey Grier
- Age: 89 years old
- Birthday: July 14
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, singer, Protestant minister
- Marital Status: Marrie
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $5 million dollars
Rosey Grier Age
Rosey is 89 years old as of 2021, he was born on July 14, 1932, in Cuthbert, Georgia, the United States as Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier. He celebrates his birthday on July 14, every year, and his birth sign is Cancer.
Rosey Grier Height
Rosey stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall
Rosey Grier Weight
Rosey has a weight of 284 lb (129 kgs).
Rosey Grier Education
Rosey played high school football at Abraham Clark High School in Roselle, New Jersey, graduating in 1951. Grier attended Pennsylvania State University, 1951-55. He was a great college football participant for The Pennsylvania State University. The university was named among the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student-athletes.
As a professional player, Grier was selected to be part of the New York Giants and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams. He participated in the Pro Bowl twice.
Rosey Grier Family
Rosey is the son of Joseph (a farmer) and Ruth Grier. He is one of twelve children, Grier was named after Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Rosey Grier Wife
Rosey married Wichita school teacher Cydnee Seyler on April 30, 2013. Rosey has a daughter from a previous relationship named Sherryl Brown-Tubbs. Rosey later married Bernice Lewis, who had one child, Denise, whom he adopted before he and Lewis divorced.
Rosey then married Margie Grier and had a son, Roosevelt Kennedy Grier, in 1972. Rosey and Margie divorced in 1978 and remarried in 1980. Margie Grier died on June 10, 2011. Rosey was well known in the 1970s for his hobbies of needlepoint and macrame.
Rosey Grier Salary
Grier earns an average salary from his career. Although he has not shared with the media the actual figure of his salary. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Rosey Grier Net Worth
Rosey has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Rosey has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Rosey Grier Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rosey Grier.
Rosey Grier Wiki
- Full Names: Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier.
- Popular As: actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional football player
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional football player
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Rosey Grier Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 89 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
- Date of Birth: July 14, 1932
- Place of Birth: Cuthbert, Georgia
- Birthday: July 14, every year
Rosey Grier Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall
- Weight: 284 lb (129 kgs).
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Rosey Grier Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Joseph Grier
- Mother: Ruth Grier
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Cydnee Seyler (m. 2013), Margie Grier (m. 1980–2011), Bernice Lewis (m. 1962–1970), Margie Grier (m. ?–1978).
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Roosevelt Kennedy Grier, Denise Grier, Sherryl Brown-Tubbs
Rosey Grier Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: actor, singer, Protestant minister, and former professional football player
Rosey Grier Professional Football
Grier’s professional career started in 1955 at the age of 23. He became the University’s star footballer. He also joined ‘Alpha Phi Alpha’ the first-ever Greek-lettered fraternity, established for African-American students.
In 1955, Rosey was picked to play for ‘New York Giants’ (1995 NFL Draft). He continued playing for the ‘Giants’ until 1962.
During his time with the ‘Giants’, he gave notable performances and played a major role in winning ‘NFL Championship’ in 1956 and ‘Eastern Conference Championships’ in 1958, 1959, 1961, and 1962.
While he was still playing for ‘New York Giants’, he was picked for the ‘Pro Bowl’ first in 1956, and then 1961. His defensive game earned him the title ‘All-Pro’ in 1956.
He was again bestowed with the title from 1958-62. During this phase of his career, many other teams showed their interest in drafting him into their respective side and in 1963 he was eventually selected to play for ‘Los Angeles Rams’.
As a professional footballer, he played for the ‘Rams’ during the final stages of his career. Grier became a part of the strongest defensive line in the game of football. Along with other star players like Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, and Lamar Lundy, the defensive line was popularly known as ‘The Fearsome Foursome’. His football career ended in 1967 after he couldn’t recover completely from a ruptured Achilles Tendon.
Rosey Grier Movies and TV shows
- Daniel Boone – 1964 – 1970
- The Thing with Two Heads – 1972
- Skyjacked – 1972
- Carter’s Army – 1970
- The Glove – 1979
- The Treasure of Jamaica Reef – 1975
- Roots: The Next Generations – 1979
- The Desperate Mission – 1969
- Timber Tramps – 1975
- Reggie’s Prayer – 1996
- The Gong Show Movie – 1980
- The $1.98 Beauty Show – 1978 – 1980
- Second Chance – 1972
- Terror in the Aisles – 1984
Rosey Grier Songs
- It’s All Right to Cry
Free to Be… You and Me · 1972 - You’re The Violin
Soul Classics · 2010 - Pizza Pie Man
Soul Classics · 2010 - I Who Have Nothing
Soul Classics · 2010
- C’mon Cupid
Soul Classics · 2010 - I Don’t Want Nobody
Soul Classics · 2010 - High Society Woman
Soul Classics · 2010 - I’m Living Good
Soul Classics · 2010
- Deputy Dog
Soul Classics · 2010 - Spanish Harlem
Soul Classics · 2010 - Ring Around The World
Soul Classics · 2010 - Why Don’t You Do Right
Soul Classics · 2010 - Struttin’ ‘n Twistin’
2013
- Welcome To The Club
Soul Classics · 2010 - Your Has Been
Soul Classics · 2010 - Moonlight In Vermont
Soul Classics · 2010 - Smokey Morning
Soul Classics · 2010 - Take Time To Love Somebody
Soul Classics · 2010
- Beautiful People
Soul Classics · 2010 - Up On The Roof
Soul Classics · 2010 - Rat Race
Soul Classics · 2010 - In The Park
Soul Classics · 2010 - Sincerely
Soul Classics · 2010
- The Mail Must Go Through
Soul Classics · 2010 - Why
Soul Classics · 2010 - Uptown
Soul Classics · 2010 - In The Tenement
Soul Classics · 2010 - In My Tenement
Rosey Grier Awards and Achievements
He was honored by Pennsylvania State University with a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1974. Rosey also received Alumni Fellow Award in 1991. His name was included among ‘100 Most Influential Student-Athletes’ by NCAA at its 100th anniversary. Rosey was inducted into the New Jersey’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
Grier was again inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017. His other accolades include ‘Master of Ceremonies for the Special Olympics’ (1970 – 83), ‘Watson Award’ from IBM, ‘B’nai B’rith Champion of Youth’, ‘National Football League Humanitarian Award’, etc. He was also awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letter of Law from Orals Roberts University in 1981.