Profile
Mark Curry
Actor + Comedian + Headliner
Male
Born
Jun 1, 1961
Age
52
Hometown
Oakland, California
Mark G. Curry is an American actor, comedian, and host. He is best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and as one of the various hosts of the syndicated series It's Showtime at the Apollo.
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Still 'Hangin'!Huffington Post - Mar 29, 2013
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Two Dead, Many Sick After Virus Outbreak At YosemiteBenicia Patch - Aug 31, 2012
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Health Crisis In YosemiteCampbell Patch - Aug 28, 2012
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Southland Firehouse Chefs Invited To Cook OffLATimes - Jun 30, 2012
Timeline
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CHILDHOOD
1961
Birth
Born on June 1, 1961.
THIRTIES
1991
30 Years Old
Mark Curry's first role was in the film Talkin' Dirty After Dark, alongside Martin Lawrence in 1991.
1992
31 Years Old
In 1992, Curry's first major role was on television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, where he played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach.
1994
33 Years Old
Curry appeared two episodes of The Jamie Foxx Show as an eccentric driving instructor. In addition, he also had guest starring roles on television series Living Single in 1994 and Martin in 1997, and minor roles in the films Switchback and Armageddon in 1998.
In 2000, Curry also had a recurring role on The Drew Carey Show as Drew's boss at Winfred-Louder.
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FORTIES
2003
42 Years Old
Curry was the host of the PAX-TV show Animal Tails and BET's "Coming to the Stage" in 2003.
2007
46 Years Old
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According to an Associated Press interview posted on CNN.com on February 17, 2007, Curry considered suicide after waking from a three-day, medically-induced coma, reportedly hoarding pain medication.
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2009
48 Years Old
In 2009-2011, Curry hosted Jamie Foxx's "FoxxHole Live" every Monday in the Conga Room in Los Angeles, which was heard on Satellite Radio sirus 106/XM 149.
FIFTIES
In 2012, Curry joined Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce and Tony Rock on the "Royal Comedy Tour."
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