Bernie Mac

Birthdate : October 5, 1957
Hometown : Chicago, Illinois USA

Fast Facts : Bernard Jeffrey McCullough was born October 5, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. His career as a stand-up comedian began in Chicago’s Cotton Pickin’ Club. He was a street performer in Chicago parks and worked at the Regal Theater. He is a member of The Original Kings of Comedy.

His acting debut was a small part in Mo’ Money which led to roles in other films such as Friday, Get on the Bus and The Players Club. He starred in The Bernie Mac Show which ran on Fox for five seasons. The sitcom received many nominations and awards including a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing.

Mac suffered from sarcoidosis.
He passed away on August 9, 2008.

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