Gary Owen (born July 26, 1974) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. After being named “Funniest Serviceman In America,” his big break came in 1997 on Black Entertainment Television‘s stand-up showcase Comic View. Owen followed this debut with featured roles in the films Daddy Day Care, Little Man, and College. He has cultivated a very large African-American following after headlining on cable channel BET and performing at targeted events, such as Shaquille O’Neal‘s All-Star Comedy Jam Tour.^[1] He has an upcoming TV show on BET called The Gary Owen Show.^[2]