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.
Videos (2,964)
Videos 313 to 336 of 2,964.
6:02Shaq Couldn't Stop Laughing at Dwight Howard Joke | Gary Owen
458.3K views
2:01The reveal on Undercover Boss is my favorite part
458.2K views
0:27Asians have taken over Australia!!!
458.1K views
4:58Catching Covid - Gary Owen Black Famous
456.7K views
20:06Gary Owen: Off The Dome Columbus | Crowd Work Compilation
456.3K views
2:25First baby is hard to push out for women. After that babies just pop out no problem.
455.9K views
1:34This dude really thought I was going to tell him where I live
448.2K views
2:02Young Lady didn’t realize how she was conceived.
440.6K views
1:01What if Harry Potter was Mexican.
439.5K views
1:00Gary Owen burns his Nike shoes in protest of Kaepernick
437.2K views
2:29This is the most connected couple I’ve ever met.
436.6K views
0:39Did She Just Clap At Me | Gary Owen
436.5K views
2:27Tekashi 69 got jumped at an LA Fitness. Why was he at an LA Fitness?
435.2K views
1:11Didn’t know they still make Chrysler 300”s
432.6K views
2:08Gary Owen - I Agree With Myself (Circumsized)
429.1K views
1:27A guy got shot in his eye. He came to my show with only one eye.
427.7K views
1:10:46Kevin Hart | with Gary Owen Ep. 115
425.6K views
1:02White guy nicknames.
424.8K views
8:20Gary Owen's Review of Chappelle's 8:46
422K views
1:31Man met his wife in church when he was the church drummer.
421.6K views
3:15My Daughter The Activist
421K views
1:36One good thing about driving with an interracial family
419.3K views
0:29Lady made a nice catch in the front row.
417.3K views
1:01Please don’t ask me to change my seat on a plane. I like the window I don’t wanna sit on the aisle.
416.5K 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 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
463K views
14:44Floyd Mayweather Interrupts Gary Owen’s 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 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
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.
