Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

American comedian and actor (1957–2008)
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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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Bernie Mac was born on Saturday, 5 October 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His full name at birth was Bernard Jeffrey McCollough. He was best known as a comedian. Mac's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Saturday, 9 August 2008 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA at the age of 50. He is buried at Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois, USA. Bernie attended high school at Chicago Vocational High School, Chicago, Illinois, USA (1976). His religion is listed as Christian. He was 6' 2¾" (190 cm) tall and weighed 198 lbs (90 kg) with an athletic build. He had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $15,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Libra.

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Full name at birth
Bernard Jeffrey McCollough
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Claim to fame
Bernie McCullough on The Bernie Mac Show (2001-2006), Frank Catton in the Ocean's film series
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Date of birth
5 October 1957
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Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Date of death
9 August 2008
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Age
50 (age at death)
Place of death
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Cause of death
Complications from Pneumonia
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Resting place
Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois, USA
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Occupation
Comedian, Actor, and Voice Actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
6' 2¾" (190 cm)
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Weight
198 lbs (90 kg)
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Distinctive feature
  • Tall height
  • Fun-loving person
  • Often used to wear a hat
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Net worth
$15,000,000 USD
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High school
Chicago Vocational High School, Chicago, Illinois, USA (1976)
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. . . "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001) is my life. It's the truth, and I'm not ashamed of a minute, an hour, or a second of my life . . .
  • He was not active on social media.
  • Bernie was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
  • In February 2017, Bernie was included at the 41st spot in the “50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time” list by Rolling Stone.
  • He was a White Sox baseball team’s fan.
  • Bernie had released popular books including Maybe You Never Cry Again (2003) and I Ain’t Scared of You: Bernie Mac on How Life Is (2001).

Bernie Mac is known for his role in the film Mr. 3000 (2004) as Stan.

He is also known for his role in the film Pride (2007) as Elston.

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