Bernie Mac Biography: Death, Wife, Net Worth, Kids, Daughter, Family



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Bernie Mac was born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough on October 5, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, Mary and Jeffery, were both working-class African Americans. His father was a city bus driver and his mother was a housewife. He had three sisters: Diane, Sharon, and Rhonda. His early education took place in the Chicago public school system.

Bernie Mac’s career began in stand-up comedy. He honed his craft performing in small clubs and bars in Chicago. In the early 1980s, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He soon began appearing on television shows and movies. His big break came in 1992 when he was cast as a regular on the Fox sitcom “Martin.” The show was a hit and made Bernie Mac a household name.

Bernie Mac’s career continued to thrive in the 2000s. He starred in his own sitcom, “The Bernie Mac Show,” which ran for five seasons. He also appeared in a number of successful movies, including “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Mr. 3000,” and “Bad Santa.”

Bernie Mac’s net worth was estimated to be $15 million at the time of his death. His salary from “The Bernie Mac Show” was $250,000 per episode. He also earned money from his movie roles and from his stand-up comedy tours.

Bernie Mac was married to Rhonda McCullough from 1977 until his death in 2008. The couple had three children together: Je’Niece, Ja’Niece, and Jordan.

Bernie Mac died on August 9, 2008, at the age of 50. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia