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 (2,962)
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4:54What it’s like playing a black high school in basketball & your team is all white.
321.9K views
2:35Gun shots started going off at my boys frat party in San Diego. Yeah I was scared.
320.4K views
5:09Being A Father to Mixed Kids
320.3K views
1:47Australian Break Dancer. So bad they banned it from the Olympics.
318.9K views
5:54Dave Chappelle's Unforgiven, Reaction
318.7K views
25:17Crowd Work Compilation | Gary Owen
317.2K views
1:35People still mad about Tony Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke from the Kevin Hart Roast
316.9K views
1:49I don't like the term unexpected pregnancy
316.7K views
3:38They Play This Song At Every Black Wedding | Gary Owen
314.2K views
0:51That don't count
312.4K views
1:02Nicki Minaj or Sza?
310.4K views
2:05All it takes is one friendly nurse. A clip from my YouTube special “Owen no S”
309.5K views
2:13I Bet You Never Heard This Ralphie May Story
307K views
1:51Chitlins so nasty
305.5K views
2:39Funeral director picks up over 20 dead bodies a day.
305K views
2:59Woman knows how to spot a serial killer.
299.9K views
3:06Eat That Icing - Gary Owen
297.2K views
4:13Couple Passes Out at the Same Time in the Middle of My Show | Gary Owen
296.6K views
3:52I Still Think About Rodney's Dad | Gary Owen
294.7K views
1:19Mexican Lady was not happy I thought she was another race.
293.6K views
1:33The most random jersey I’ve ever seen.
293.3K views
4:58Cincinnati Got Some Areas
292.7K views
1:182 girls had me reminiscing about the craziest night in Tampa, Florida.
292K views
1:32Anyone ever been to a funeral where the somebody was going to hell?
291K 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.
