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His first professional comedy gig was at The Cotton Club in Chicago. He was so broke, he had to borrow a suit from his brother.
Started his career in stand-up comedy in 1977
His mother died during his sophomore year of high school to breast cancer
His daughter, Je'Niece, is now 27 years old and has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has been married for 3 years.
His mother and two only brothers have passed away
He used to be a boxer
His character on "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
Is mentioned in Christina Aguilera's single "Dirrty"
February 2005 - revealed that has suffered from sarcoidosis, a tissue inflammation disease, since 1983. He says it has no effect on his daily life.
Gets a pedicure in Ocean's Twelve and Bad Santa.
Is a Chicago White Sox fan
Married to Rhonda McCullough since September 1977. They have 1 child. [2007] |
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