What is Mark Curry's Net Worth?
Mark Curry is an American actor and comedian with a net worth of $4 million. Best known for his role as Mark Cooper on the ABC sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," Curry has made a significant impact in the world of television. The show aired 101 episodes over five seasons from 1992 to 1997. Curry is also recognized for hosting "It's Showtime at the Apollo." Notably, he had recurring roles on "The Drew Carey Show" and "In the Cut" and starred in the Nick at Nite sitcom "See Dad Run."
Early Life and Education
Mark Curry was born on June 1, 1961, in Oakland, California. He is the youngest of nine children. Curry attended St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda and later pursued higher education at California State University, East Bay, in Hayward.
Television Career
Curry first appeared on television in the late 80s, performing stand-up comedy on "It's Showtime at the Apollo." He continued his stand-up journey with appearances on "An Evening at the Improv" and "One Night Stand" in the early 90s. From 1992 to 1994, Curry hosted "It's Showtime at the Apollo" and gained fame playing NBA player-turned-gym teacher Mark Cooper on "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper." The sitcom featured co-stars Holly Robinson Peete, Dawnn Lewis, Nell Carter, and Omar Gooding. The show concluded in 1997 after five seasons. During this time, Curry also made guest appearances on "Living Single" and "Martin" and performed a stand-up special on "Comedy Central Presents."
In the early 2000s, Curry played Robert Soulard on "The Drew Carey Show" and appeared on "For Your Love." He starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "The Poof Point" and hosted the Comedy Central game show "Don't Forget Your Toothbrush." Curry continued to make game show and variety show appearances. From 2002 to 2003, he was a recurring guest on "Pyramid," and he hosted the variety show "Animal Tails" from 2003 to 2004. He frequently appeared on "Hollywood Squares" and competed in the fourth season of "The Mole." Curry then appeared in episodes of "Less Than Perfect," "Fat Actress," and "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."
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In 2011, Curry appeared on "Celebrity Ghost Stories" and in an episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." He returned to the teen drama in 2012 and began starring as Marcus Barnes on "See Dad Run," alongside Scott Baio, Alanna Ubach, and Ryan Newman. The show aired for three seasons until 2014. Curry then performed a stand-up set on "Gotham Comedy Live" and starred in "One Love" with Sheryl Lee Ralph.
In 2015, Curry guest-starred on "Instant Mom" and "Black Jesus." From 2019 to 2021, he played Principal Glass on "Family Reunion," which featured Tia Mowry, Anthony Alabi, Talia Jackson, Cameron J. Wright, and Loretta Devine. Curry also had a recurring role as Wade on "In the Cut," starring Dorien Wilson and Ken Lawson.
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Film Career
While primarily known for his television work, Curry has appeared in several films. He debuted in the 1991 comedy "Talkin' Dirty After Dark" with Martin Lawrence and Lance Crouther. He later had minor roles in "Panther," "The Fanatics," "Switchback," and "Armageddon." Curry played a more prominent role in the 2000 comedy "A Man is Mostly Water."
Burn Injuries
In 2007, Curry faced a severe accident when an aerosol can exploded in his home, causing burns over 20% of his body. He was put into a medically-induced coma for three days and contemplated suicide. Fortunately, Curry made a full recovery.
Personal Life & Real Estate
Curry is married, but the identity of his wife is not public. The couple has two children, Gigi and Camilia.
In 2001, Curry purchased a home in Oakland, California, for $575,000, which is now valued at around $1.3 million. In 2010, he bought a home in Studio City, California, for $691,000, currently worth about $2 million.
