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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1:24Donât get married in Australia, the woman gets EVERYTHING!!!
508.8K views
1:05Influencer got left behind in St. Croix
505.4K views
0:29Gallaudet University. First girl I met in DC went there.
505.1K views
1:18That time I got in an argument and couldn't say the N word
502.9K views
5:52Gummies
500.1K views
1:11Black Nanny raised white kids.
499.7K views
8:44Gary Owen surprises a kid with a 4 year scholarship to college
499.5K views
0:59Man met his wife at Taco Bell.
495.8K views
2:38Netflix Roast, Kevin's generosity is what people missed
495.3K views
1:10When you realize the supervisor isnât a real supervisor.
490.4K views
2:41Military Homecomings makes everyone think they are a war hero.
483.5K views
1:27Black guy gets mad the Cracker Barrel cause it doesnât have seasoned food.
481.9K views
1:14White grandkids are scared of their black grandma.
479.3K views
6:41Comedy Show Turns Into Complete Chaos | Gary Owen
475.8K views
1:03You know it going to be straight fire when this family shows up
471.5K views
2:49My thoughts on the Diddy Doc
469.8K views
1:00If I owned an NFL team
466.8K views
3:00Family full of Navy vets.
466.2K views
1:41Food Dilemma
465.3K views
2:41San Diego St. Frat Party Part 2
464.6K views
1:08:47Ali Siddiq | 196 With Gary Owen
462K views
3:46GARY OWEN "MAURY"
461.7K views
2:20When gay ppl come out the closet. Most of the time we already knew.
460.9K views
1:07Deebo takes Michael Blacksonâs chain.
459.8K viewsGuest appearances (37)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Gary Owen.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 37.
15:51Cancelled Over A Retard Joke | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
845.7K views
1:45:14Brilliant Idiots: Hidden Wiggas Ft. Gary Owen (FULL EPISODE)
Andrew Schulz
573.1K views
11:07Nick Cannon Used To Do Other Comicâs Jokes | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
470.8K views
1:36:45Gary Owen | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
463K views
14:44Floyd Mayweather Interrupts Gary Owenâs First Special | Gary Owen, Andrew Schulz | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
277.1K views
0:49Obama & Biden Throw Dice - Mike Epps & Gary Owen
Mike Epps
206.9K views
1:22:00Dr Phil LIVE! in Sydney, Australia | With Gary Owen, Tim Minchin and more!
Adam Ray
167.8K views
1:06Obama & Biden Bust A Beat For Press Corps - Mike Epps & Gary Owen
Mike Epps
152.5K views
1:10:38Gary Owen is here! | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Andrew Santino
152.3K views
1:18:09Comedian GARY OWEN | MODASUCKA podcast with Michael Blackson | Ep. 1
Michael Blackson
150.9K 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
120.9K views
1:07:34Gary Owen | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
117K views
7:03Are There Any Subjects Off-Limits? | Andrew Schulz, Gary Owen | Inside Jokes
Andrew Schulz
102.8K views
1:12:53HoneyDew Podcast | Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father
Ryan Sickler
84.6K 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
74.8K views
21:29Gary Owensâ Wifeâs 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
46.8K 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 views
1:13:21EP41 Riffin WIth Gary Owen
Erik Griffin
38.1K views
7:01Why Gary Owen's Ex Wants $44K Per Month | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
35.1K viewsChannels on this page: Andrew Schulz, Theo Von, Mike Epps, Adam Ray, Andrew Santino, Michael Blackson, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Pierre Edwards, Neal Brennan, Ryan Sickler, Bert Kreischer, Nate Jackson, Eliza Skinner, Erik Griffin
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.
