MARK CURRY
Many people have stated that Oakland native Mark Curry is possibly comedies best kept secret and undoubtedly one of the funniest comedians in the world. Mark Curry's first role was in the film Talkin' Dirty After Dark, alongside Martin Lawrence in 1991. In 1992, Curry got his big break as the star of hit television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, where he played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach. The show spanned five seasons on ABC.
Curry guest-starred in 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.
Many people have stated that Oakland native Mark Curry is possibly comedies best kept secret and undoubtedly one of the funniest comedians in the world. Mark Curry's first role was in the film Talkin' Dirty After Dark, alongside Martin Lawrence in 1991. In 1992, Curry got his big break as the star of hit television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, where he played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach. The show spanned five seasons on ABC.
Curry guest-starred in 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.
