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When and where was Pam Grier born?

May 26, 1949, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 26, 1949.

"Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" was Pam Grier's first movie?

True. She made her film debut in the 1970 Russ Meyer cult classic "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls".

Can you name which comedian Pam Grier dated?

Richard Pryor.

Which movie was released first, "Coffy" or "Foxy Brown"?

Coffy & C. "Coffy" was released first. It came out in 1973. "Coffy" was about a nurse, played by Pam who had a little sister that was severely injured by some drug pushers, and she was out to seek revenge on all neighborhood drug pushers. "See it was easy for him 'cause he didn't really believe it was comin'."

Was "Foxy Brown" about a woman who was out to avenge her boyfriend's death?

yes. "Foxy Brown" was released in 1974. This movie is one of my personal favorites. The movie was about Foxy Brown, who went to seek revenge for boyfriend who had been murdered. If it weren't for Foxy's dumb, dope pushing brother, her man would have lived!

What type of character did Pam play in "Friday Foster"?

ace photographer. Pam played Friday, an ex-fashion model now working as an ace photographer. This movie was released in 1975.

Back in 1988, Pam was diagnosed with what disease?

Breast Cancer. Pam Grier was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988 and was given 18 months to live.

Pam was the first African-American women to grace which magazine cover?

Ms. She was the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of Ms. magazine.

At one point in her life she was a back up singer. Can you name the man that she sang back up for?

Bobby Womack. In college, she was a backup singer for Bobby Womack. By the time Jimmy Hendrix hit the scene, she was already out of college.

What is the name of the movie that Pam Grier got a Golden Globe nomination for?

Jackie Brown. Although her performance in "Jackie Brown" won her a Golden Globe nomination, she did not get the award. :(

What was the name of the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film that Pam Grier starred in?

Jackie Brown. The movie was "Jackie Brown". This movie had Hollywood hard hitters like Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Tucker, Michael Keaton, and Bridget Fonda.

In 1999, Pam Grier was in a dark comedy starring Rose McGowen, Rebecca Gayheart, and Julie Benz. What was the name of that movie?

Jawbreaker. "Jawbreaker" is considered to be a hybrid of teen movies. It is most often called a hybrid between "Clueless" and "Heathers". In this movie, Pam plays a detective.

What was the name of the sci-fi thriller that was released in 2001 that Pam starred in?

Ghosts of Mars. John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars'. This movie is starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, and Clea DuVall.

In 2001 Pam Grier starred in a movie that was a suspense/horror/action type movie called "Bones". In that movie she worked with a very well known rapper. What is that rappers name?

Snoop Dogg. She worked with Snoop Dogg. In the 1970s, Jimmy Bones (Snoop Dogg) is a legendary protector and patron of his thriving neighborhood. Cool, handsome and respected – Bones is the benevolent caretaker of his people until he is betrayed by those closest to him.

What is the name of the 2002 movie that Pam Grier starred in with Eddie Murphy: "The Adventures of ____________ " ?

Pluto Nash. "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" is the name of the movie. It stars Eddie Murphy as Pluto Nash, Rosario Dawson of "Kids" fame, Rady Quaid, and Joe Pantoliano.