Greg Mathis

Greg Mathis
Mathis in 2010
Born
Gregory Ellis Mathis[1]

(1960-04-05) April 5, 1960 (age 64)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materEastern Michigan University (BS)
University of Detroit (JD)
Occupation(s)Judge, writer
OfficeJudge of the District Court of the State of Michigan (1995–1998)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Linda Reese
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(m. 1985)​
Children4

Gregory Ellis Mathis (born April 5, 1960), known professionally as Judge Mathis, is a former Michigan 36th District Court judge, television court show arbitrator, author, television producer, and motivational speaker.[2][3]

For 24 seasons from September 13, 1999 to May 25, 2023, Mathis starred in his NAACP Image Award and Daytime Emmy winning, syndicated reality courtroom show, Judge Mathis, for which he is best known. His program entered its milestone 20th season on Monday, September 3, 2018.[4][5] Mathis is also the second longest-serving television arbitrator ever, behind only Judith Sheindlin of Judge Judy and Judy Justice by three seasons.[6]

Judge Greg Mathis speaking with Dayton NAACP President Derrick Foward in Dayton, Ohio

Mathis engages in outreach and philanthropy for the state of Michigan, such as for the Flint water crisis.[7] On May 4, 2022, Mathis was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[7]

A spiritually inspired play, Been there, Done that, based on his life toured twenty-two cities in the U.S. in 2002. In addition, Inner City Miracle, a memoir, was published by Ballantine Books. On June 19, 2022, a new E! reality program, Mathis Family Matters, premiered, starring Greg Mathis as the paternal head of household along with his family and their various loved ones as they encounter various domestic ups and downs.[8]

  1. ^ "People Summary". Veromi.net. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  2. ^ Harris, Ida (May 10, 2022). "I GOT QUESTIONS: Judge Mathis Talks Cancel Culture, Tough Love, American Gangsters And Trap Queens". MadameNoire. United States. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Parker, Dallas (February 28, 2019). "TV Judge Greg Mathis keynotes Black History Month ceremony at Oakwood University". News19. United States. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Judge Mathis recalls highlights from his Chicago-filmed TV show ahead of Season 20 premiere". Chicago Tribune. August 30, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "'Judge Mathis' Is About To Start Its 20th Season". July 26, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  6. ^ Swartz, Tracy (August 30, 2018). "Judge Mathis recalls highlights from his Chicago-filmed TV show ahead of Season 20 premiere". Chicago Tribune. United States. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Friedlander, Whitney (May 4, 2022). "How Greg Mathis Created His Own Path as a TV Judge". Variety. United States. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "Watch a Sneak Peek of 'Mathis Family Matters' featuring Judge Mathis (VIDEO)". News19. United States. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2022.