Bernie Mac is best known for his Emmy-nominated sitcom ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ (2001–2006), the hit comedy ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001) and its sequels, and standout roles in ‘Bad Santa’ (2003) and ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ (2011).
Films
- Transformers: Dark of the MoonDutch (voice)2011
- Old DogsJimmy Lunchbox2009
- Soul MenFloyd Henderson2008
- Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaUncle Zuba (voice)2008
- Ocean’s ThirteenFrank Catton2007
- PrideElston2007
- Guess WhoPercy Jones2005
- Mr. 3000Stan Ross2004
- Ocean’s TwelveFrank Catton2004
- Bad SantaGin2003
- Head of StateMitch Gilliam2003
- Charlie’s Angels: Full ThrottleThin Man’s Guard2003
- Ocean’s ElevenFrank Catton2001
- What’s the Worst That Could Happen?Uncle Jack2001
- The Original Kings of ComedyHimself2000
- LifeJangle Leg1999
- FridayPastor Clever1995
- House Party 3Uncle Vester1994
TV shows
- The Bernie Mac ShowBernie McCullough2001–2006
- MoeshaUncle Bernie1998–1999
- Getting PersonalGrady1998
- The Wayans Bros.Various1995–1998
- Hangin’ with Mr. CooperJunior1993
- In Living ColorVarious1992
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About Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac (1957–2008) was an American comedian and actor renowned for his brash, larger-than-life persona and sharp comic timing. He rose to fame as part of the ‘Original Kings of Comedy’ and went on to star in his own acclaimed sitcom, ‘The Bernie Mac Show’, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. His film career included major supporting roles in…
FAQs
Did Bernie Mac win any major awards for his TV show?
Yes, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002 for ‘The Bernie Mac Show’. He also received a Golden Globe nomination and several NAACP Image Awards.
Was Bernie Mac in any film sequels?
He played Frank Catton in the ‘Ocean’s’ trilogy (Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen) and voiced Uncle Zuba in ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’. He also appeared in ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle’ and ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’.
Did Bernie Mac perform stand-up comedy?
Yes, he was a celebrated stand-up comedian and was part of the ‘Original Kings of Comedy’ tour, which was documented in a 2000 Spike Lee film of the same name.
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