Bernie Mac
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008), better known by his stage name Bernie Mac, was an American comedian and actor. Born and raised on Chicago's South Side, Mac gained popularity as a stand-up comedian. He joined fellow comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D. L. Hughley in the film The Original Kings of Comedy.
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Mac on the set of Soul Men in 2008 | |
| Birth name | Bernard Jeffrey McCullough |
| Born | October 5, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2008 (aged 50) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Medium | Film, stand-up comedy, television |
| Education | Chicago Vocational High School |
| Years active | 1977–2008 |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Spouse |
Rhonda McCullough (m. 1977) |
| Children | 1 |
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After briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several films in smaller roles. His most noted film roles were as Frank Catton in the 2001 remake of Ocean's 11 and as the title character of Mr. 3000. He was the star of his eponymous show, which ran from 2001 through 2006, earning him two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Mac's other films included starring roles in The Players Club, Head of State, Bad Santa, Guess Who, Pride, and Soul Men.