Mark Curry (actor)
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Mark Curry (born June 1, 1964 in Oakland, California) is an American actor and comedian, most famous as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper . He also hosted Showtime at the Apollo for a brief time. Curry has also had a recurring role on The Drew Carey Show as Drew's boss at Winfred-Louder. He attended St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California and California State University, Hayward. He also did an episode of The Jamie Foxx Show as an eccentric driving instructor. Mark Curry was featured in Too Short's music video "I Ain't Trippin'"
He was the host of Comedy Central's Don't Forget Your Toothbrush in 2000.
In 2004 he appeared on "Celebrity Mole Yucatan". He came in second place to Dennis Rodman.
On April 17, 2006, an aerosol can that had fallen behind Curry's water heater exploded and Curry, who was doing laundry at the time, was burned on over 18% of his body, including his arm, back and side. He spent many months recuperating at his home. According to an Associated Press interview posted on CNN.com on February 17, 2007, Curry considered suicide after waking from a three-day, medically-induced coma, reportedly hoarding pain medication. After talking with comedian friends who made him laugh, such as Sinbad and Bill Cosby, he decided against suicide. He went on the Montel Williams show to discuss this issue.
