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Bernie Mac (b. 1957; d.2008) Breakout age: 44!
One of the Kings of Comedy, Bernie “Mac” McCullough came up as a stand-up comedian with R- and X-rated routines inspired by the greats Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor. In 2001, Mac brought another layer of emotional depth to his edgy humor in the role of a nearly overwhelmed dad suddenly saddled with three adopted kids on the Fox TV series, The Bernie Mac Show. The show was a hit and brought the Macman’s talent into living rooms of “America,” as he was wont to address the viewer in recurring segments where he broke the “fourth wall” and addressed the camera directly.
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