*Bernie Mac Tribute*

Bernie Mac was born in Chicago in 1957, Bernard Jeffrey McCollough. He grew up in Chicago, in a rougher neighborhood than most others, with a large family living under one roof. This situation provided him with a great insight into his comedy, as his family, and the situations surrounding them would be what dominated his comedy. Mac worked in the Regal Theater, and performed in Chicago parks in his younger days. He became a professional comedian in 1977, at the age of 19. He refused to change his image for television and films, and therefore was not very well known for most of the eighties. In 1992 he made his film debut with a small part with Mo' Money (1992). This started a string of small parts in a string of movies, mostly comedies, including Who's the Man? (1993), House Party 3 (1994) and The Walking Dead (1995). 1995 proved to be a turning point in his career. He did an HBO Special called "Midnight Mac" (1995), and took a part as Pastor Clever in the Chris Tucker comedy Friday (1995). Bernie Mac developed a cult following due to the movie and had many small parts since. In 1996 he starred in the memorable Spike Lee movie Get on the Bus (1996), and was very funny in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996). About this time he had a recurring role in the TV series "Moesha" (1996). Bernie Mac's star was slowly rising from this point. His next couple of movie parts were more substantial, including How to Be a Player (1997) and The Players Club (1998). In 1999 Bernie Mac got his most high profile part up to that point in the film Life (1999/I) starring Eddie Murphy.

The new century started a new era for the brash Chicago comedian. He was a featured comedian in The Original Kings of Comedy (2000). This performance made him more of a household name, and led to many more major parts. In 2001 he played Martin Lawrence's uncle in What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) and later that year, was in the star studded remake of Ocean's Eleven (2001). However his biggest success to this date has been "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), which debuted in 2001 to instant acclaim.

Bernie Mac is a comedian that refused to change his image for Hollywood and says that his life in Chicago is who he is and there is nothing that will change that. While success was a long time coming, he is now a household name. He is a mature comedian who is very intelligent, very engaging in his TV, movie and stand-up appearances.

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[LionGoddess1]

sad that people still die from pneumonia in this day O.o

[MzNeekie]

Well it's still deadly.. my mom had it twice. She's supposed to be dead according to the Dr.

[marcellusrumhp]

Bernie mac doesnt even like this song......

[MzNeekie]

I made a tribute to a man that is sorely missed and added a song that is both relevant and fits how I feel about him. This is about remembering him and showing love. How do you know he doesn't like this song? Did he tell you from the grave? I don't think so. People pay your respects or keep it moving.

[Tamarje81]

Thank You MzNeekie for putting this together.. This was very tasefully done!!

He was a awesome comedian.. I love him the most in The Playa's Club as Dolla Bill.. Funny!!

[MzNeekie]

Thank you love. I cry every time I watch it. It STILL doesn't feel right that he's gone. Thank you for watching.

[KingProphet22]

its hard to believe this guy is dead

[wilelmore]

yeah ...rip bernie mac...made me laugh for years...thoughts and prayers go out to family

[MrTyboy0735]

Why did we have to lose one of the funniest men ever rip

[syeshasucks]

@marcellusrumhp no doubt he would be grateful that a fan/stranger took the time to put this together.. regardless of the song. what are you taliking about.?

[aliquippawill]

All hail the official "King" of the "Kings Of Comedy".....the late, great Bernie Mac! I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to witness Bernie perform "live" during the course of his memorable career. He was truly a special individual first.....THEN a great comedian & actor. I miss him terribly.

[Hatinonthehaters]

We were truly blessed to be living in the time of Bernie, a real Legend....

Just imagine, 200 years from now our grand,grand,grand,grand,grand kids going to be watching this....

I only regret that I've never been to one of his shows...

BERNIE MAC IS HISTORY!!!

[egjdmcivichatch]

r.i.p brotha!

[HayteTank]

"Mama, that's what I'm gonna be, a comedian." "I believe you son..." "So you never cry again."

[Esquobar]

When I first heard of Bernie Mac's death, I felt I lost a part of myself man. Couldn't explain it, but it felt like I lost someone really close to me and I shed a few tears over it. But when I went back...watched Friday, The Bernie Mac Show, a few of his stand-up comedies, there he was. I got that piece of myself I thought I had lost back. Then I realized, "Man, even though he's gone, he still lives on in my heart". So I'm showin some love to B. Mac. Not RIP. But Live In Peace in our hearts.

[1moe7]

R.I.P Bernie, you were the man!

[xDanielleo6x]

R.I.P

[brightstarplay]

perfect song for a wonderful man