Bernie Mac: Comedian and Star of The Bernie Mac Show Dies at 50

Bernie Mac was an American comedian and actor. Born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough on October 5, 1957, in Chicago, he got his start in local comedy clubs.

He rose to fame as one of the Original Kings of Comedy in the 1990s and starred in the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show (2001-2006). His films include Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Mr. 3000.

He had sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease, and died of complications of pneumonia in Chicago on August 9, 2008, at age 50. He was survived by his wife, Rhonda, and daughter Je'Niece.

Achievements: One of the Original Kings of Comedy, Emmy-nominated star of The Bernie Mac Show.

Birth: October 5, 1957 - Chicago, Illinois.

Profession: Comedian and actor.

Interesting Facts: He also starred in Mr. 3000.