About Gary Owen
Gary Owen, born Gary Stephen Owens on July 26, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He adopted the stage name Gary Owen, dropping the "s" from his surname, to avoid confusion with television announcer Gary Owens. He began performing stand-up in 1995 while serving in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California, and was later named "Funniest Serviceman in America."
His national breakthrough came in 1997 when he appeared on Black Entertainment Television's stand-up showcase Comic View. Owen went on to build a large following through club tours and appearances such as Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam, and took featured film roles in Daddy Day Care, Little Man and College. In 2016 he starred in his own BET series, The Gary Owen Show. In 2024 he released the stand-up special Broken Family, addressing his divorce, dating and family life.
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1:43Guy in front row was having serious issues with his drink order.
43.3M views
2:44I was the best cop in the history of the Navy.
33.3M views
2:47One of my twins is all white and the other is all black
30.1M views
0:55Watch my new special Broken Family out now!
22.2M views
1:36Lady asks how I feel about Trump.
15.6M views
2:56Woman has 5 kids. Dad left so she got a girlfriend.
14.9M views
2:38I'm proud of my arrest record as a Navy cop.
10.7M views
2:57I had a tv show while I was in the Navy.
10.1M views
2:40There are white ppl out there that only date black ppl.
9.7M views
1:01The most Alabama family ever!!!
9.3M views
1:31Diamond couple. I think they were lying about their job.
9.2M views
1:50The newest black superhero is here. His name is Black Diesel.
8.6M views
2:09Asian couple didn’t wanna tell me where they were from.
8.1M views
1:51Biggest lie I used to tell girls when I lived in San Diego.
7.9M views
2:17My ex wife’s name came up. Yeah I took it the wrong way
7.8M views
2:583 ladies sit in the front row every year for 15 years. And haven’t laughed once!!!
7.6M views
2:57A real LA gangsta protected me when I moved to LA
7.5M views
1:20Deaf girl came ready with her interpreter to my show.
7.5M views
1:48Mans wife passed away 2 days before my show. He still came to the show.
7.4M views
1:41Chipotle meets Stomp The Yard.
7.1M views
3:00Guy passed out before the show started. He woke up didn’t know where he was.
7.1M views
3:00Drunk guy got kicked outta my show. Here he is before getting kicked out.
7M views
0:56I ate 2 gummies and felt like I was in the Movie “Get Out”
6.6M views
2:12Little bro dropped big bro came back the next night with a girl instead
6.4M viewsGuest appearances (40)
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15:51Cancelled Over A Retard Joke | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
846.2K views
1:45:14Brilliant Idiots: Hidden Wiggas Ft. Gary Owen (FULL EPISODE)
Andrew Schulz
574.2K views
11:07Nick Cannon Used To Do Other Comic’s Jokes | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
470.8K views
1:36:45Gary Owen | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
469.5K views
14:44Floyd Mayweather Interrupts Gary Owen’s First Special | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
277.2K views
0:49Obama & Biden Throw Dice - Mike Epps & Gary Owen
Mike Epps
207K views
1:21:39Gary Owen on Fatherhood, Comedy & Starting Over | Whiskey Ginger
Andrew Santino
201.6K views
1:22:00Dr Phil LIVE! in Sydney, Australia | With Gary Owen, Tim Minchin and more!
Adam Ray
172.6K views
1:10:38Gary Owen is here! | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Andrew Santino
153.9K views
1:06Obama & Biden Bust A Beat For Press Corps - Mike Epps & Gary Owen
Mike Epps
152.6K views
1:18:09Comedian GARY OWEN | MODASUCKA podcast with Michael Blackson | Ep. 1
Michael Blackson
151.1K views
6:56Why Gary Owen's Wife Put Him On Blast | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
129.3K views
1:27:51Gary Owen finally a sit down to air some things out. It's been that type of month LOL
Pierre Edwards
121K views
1:07:34Gary Owen | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
117.2K views
1:43Gary Owen "ALMOST FOUGHT AT MY COMEDY SHOW"
Andrew Santino
106K views
7:03Are There Any Subjects Off-Limits? | Andrew Schulz, Gary Owen | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
102.9K views
1:12:53HoneyDew Podcast | Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father
Ryan Sickler
87.1K views
10:58Gary Owen & I discuss our 20 year long beef, the misunderstanding that almost had us come to blows.
Pierre Edwards
76.6K views
2:02:10Bertcast # 312 - Gary Owen & ME
Bert Kreischer
74.9K views
21:29Gary Owens’ Wife’s Mistreatment On Delta Sparks Conversation About Airlines
Broderick Dornell Smiley
62.9K views
3:37Gary Owen usually stays silent when it comes to comedy beefs, but for this one he had to speak up
Pierre Edwards
48.1K views
7:21Gary Owen Reunites With Ex-Wife
Broderick Dornell Smiley
47.2K views
26:01OpinioNATEd w/ Nate Jackson - Gary Owen
Nate Jackson
46K views
1:35Eliza Skinner DESTROYS Gary Owen on Upload with Shaquille O'Neal
Eliza Skinner
43.7K viewsChannels on this page: Andrew Schulz, Theo Von, Mike Epps, Andrew Santino, Adam Ray, Michael Blackson, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Pierre Edwards, Neal Brennan, Ryan Sickler, Bert Kreischer, Nate Jackson, Eliza Skinner
Frequently asked questions
Why does Gary Owen spell his name without an s?
Gary Owen was born Gary Stephen Owens and dropped the final s from his surname so that he would not be confused with the television announcer Gary Owens.
How did Gary Owen start doing stand-up?
Gary Owen started performing stand-up in 1995 while serving in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California, and he was later named Funniest Serviceman in America.
What was Gary Owen's big break?
Gary Owen's national breakthrough came in 1997, when he appeared on Comic View, the stand-up showcase of Black Entertainment Television.
Which movies has Gary Owen appeared in?
Gary Owen has had featured roles in the films Daddy Day Care, Little Man and College.
Did Gary Owen have his own TV series?
In 2016, Gary Owen starred in The Gary Owen Show, his own series on BET.
What is Gary Owen's special Broken Family about?
Broken Family, the stand-up special Gary Owen released in 2024, takes on dating and family life.
Where was Gary Owen born?
Gary Owen, an American stand-up comedian and actor, was born on July 26, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
