Uncle Louie

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Uncle Louie
Louis "Uncle Louie" Gregory 2019.png
Born
Louis Lafayette Gregory

(1978-07-27) July 27, 1978 (age 43)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Other namesLouis Gregory
OccupationEntrepreneur, music producer, actor, stuntman
Children2
Websitewww.Uncle-Louie.com

Louis Gregory (born July 1978), also known as Uncle Louie, is an American talent manager, music producer, and actor. He is the CEO of ULM Group.[1] He was the former president and co-founder of The Legends of Wrestling.[2] He formerly worked for the United States Department of Homeland Security as a director.[3][4] Louis Gregory has appeared on the sitcom The Goldbergs and is a TV stuntman for telenovelas on NBC Telemundo. He is also the president of America's Front Line which is the largest challenge coin, pin, and patch company for first responders in America. [5]

Early life[]

He was born in New York City and was adopted by James and Penny Gregory. James Gregory was in the United States Army as an Army paratrooper and in the United States Air Force as an air force technical instructor. Penny was an automotive controller. Gregory attended Hillside Avenue High School in Queens and Sachem High School in Ronkonkoma, New York.[6]

He graduated from Southampton Long Island University, with a double major, English Literature and Fine Arts with a digital graphics focus and a minor in theater. Louis, his wife, and daughters reside in Florida.

Music producer[]

Uncle Louie has produced songs for Prince Markie Dee, Wyclef Jean, Nas, LL Cool J, Rev. Run, DMX, Eric B. of Eric B. & Rakim and Jennifer Lopez.[7] Louis became a studio engineer in 1996 working under Prince Markie Dee. Prince Markie Dee and Eric B. of Eric B. and Rakim were his mentors, guiding him into the world of hip hop music production.[8]

Art[]

Uncle Louie began working with pop artist Romero Britto in 2011[9] and continues to be close with the Brazilian-born artist.[10] In 2014 Uncle Louie was honored as the subject of a Romero Britto portrait.[11] Uncle Louie creates pop art-based challenge coins and has done so for Michael Strahan and high-profile clients.[12]

Media[]

In 2010, Uncle Louie worked with blogger Jessica Gottlieb on a special project[13] to custom build the perfect mom car. Uncle Louie has a syndicated column on HuffPost[14] that covers a number of topics from entertainment to travel and the luxury lifestyle.[14]

Television appearances[]

In 2018, Uncle Louie co-starred on the television[15] show The Goldbergs as Uncle Louie, the uncle of Valley Erica on the 18th episode during the 5th season. In 2019, Uncle Louie became a recurring role on The Goldbergs, co-starring again, in season 6, episode 15.[16] In 2021, Uncle Louie performed as a voiceover actor in Garbage Pail Kids.[17]

Uncle Louie and Hayley Orrantia on the set of The Goldbergs

Entertainment manager[]

In 2008, Uncle Louie began working in the professional wrestling world with Bill Goldberg.[18] In 2008, Uncle Louie opened Uncle Louie Music Group and Uncle Louie Management,[19] serving as president of both companies. The company offers promotional and collectible merchandise design and manufacturing under various companies as part of the Uncle Louie conglomerate. Some of Louis' first talent signings were Prince Markie Dee and Kool Rock-ski, of the Fat Boys.[20] Recently, Louis worked with artist Eric B. to reunite him with his old partner Rakim of Eric B. & Rakim to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album Paid in Full.[21] He was the President of Legends of Wrestling, Uncle Louie promoted live wrestling events in the United States.[22] In 2017, Uncle Louie client Bill Goldberg appeared on multiple episodes of ABC's The Goldbergs after Uncle Louie worked with the show's writer Adam F. Goldberg.[23][24]

Hall of Fame induction[]

Uncle Louie's induction to the 2018 Sachem Hall of Fame
Louis Gregory, Director, Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (retired)

In 2018 Louis "Uncle Louie" Gregory was inducted into the Sachem Hall of Honor Class. He is one of only 20 inductees. The hall recognizes alumni who have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen field.[25]

References[]

  1. ^ "Apple iPad Keeps CEO and Music Mogul Uncle Louie Connected". Sachem, NY Patch. January 7, 2011.
  2. ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article38901045.html
  3. ^ "Profiles In Courage". Law Enforcement Today. July 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "CBP Explorers Present Colors During Miami Heat Pregame Ceremony". February 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Miami business hawks pro-police collector coins". Miami Herald. October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Uncle Louie Files". Sachem, NY Patch. November 22, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "Uncle Louie: From The Rap Life To The Wrestling Life". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  8. ^ "Louis Gregory: From Sachem to Music Mogul". Sachem, NY Patch. September 19, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "Uncle Louie to Team Up with Romero Britto". Sachem, NY Patch. July 6, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  10. ^ Louie, Uncle (September 9, 2015). "Britto: The Globalization of Pop Art". huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  11. ^ "Romero Britto honors Uncle Louie with pop art". sachemreport.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  12. ^ "@michaelstrahan on Instagram: "My man @unclelouie hooked this coin up for me. Came out a lot better than I imagined. Thank you my brotha!