A class clown since his earliest years, Mark quickly learned that a wild sense of
humor could take him places. While working at a drugstore after quitting college he honed and
polished a comedy act that he regularly practiced on customers. It was these customers, as well
as his family and friends, who finally encouraged Mark to try his stand-up routine at area
comedy clubs. With legendary comedian Richard Pryor as his inspiration, Mark made his debut
in Oakland and eventually became the city's most sought-after stand-up comic. His success there
paved the way for comedy-club bookings all over the world.
In 1992, Curry's first major role was on a television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, where he
played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach.
He was the host of Comedy Central's Don't Forget Your Toothbrush in 2000 and had minor roles
in For Your Love, which starred, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper co-star, Holly Robinson Peete. Also,
in 2000, Curry starred in A Man Is Mostly Water. In 2001 he had a minor role in the Disney
Channel Original Movie Motocrossed. Later in the year, Curry played one of the leads in another
Disney Channel Original Movie, The Poof Point.
humor could take him places. While working at a drugstore after quitting college he honed and
polished a comedy act that he regularly practiced on customers. It was these customers, as well
as his family and friends, who finally encouraged Mark to try his stand-up routine at area
comedy clubs. With legendary comedian Richard Pryor as his inspiration, Mark made his debut
in Oakland and eventually became the city's most sought-after stand-up comic. His success there
paved the way for comedy-club bookings all over the world.
In 1992, Curry's first major role was on a television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, where he
played the lead role of Mark Cooper, an NBA player-turned-substitute teacher/gym coach.
He was the host of Comedy Central's Don't Forget Your Toothbrush in 2000 and had minor roles
in For Your Love, which starred, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper co-star, Holly Robinson Peete. Also,
in 2000, Curry starred in A Man Is Mostly Water. In 2001 he had a minor role in the Disney
Channel Original Movie Motocrossed. Later in the year, Curry played one of the leads in another
Disney Channel Original Movie, The Poof Point.
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